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The Austrian Mint continues to issue the “Magic of Gold” coin series. Through this series, the story of the value of gold and the magical role it has played among the most advanced civilizations in history is told.
The fifth coin in the series immerses us in the fascinating myths and ancient traditions of a country that has a deep connection with gold. The Gold of India features two particularly charismatic deities from the myths of ancient India: Lakshmi and Krishna.
Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity. The third day of Diwali, the festival of lights, is dedicated to her. Hindu families worship gold and gilt coins depicting Lakshmi in their home shrines to attract good fortune. Legend has it that, sitting on a lotus flower, Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband. Krishna is one of the most glorious incarnations of Vishnu, one of the main deities of Brahmanism. Krishna means "the one who draws you towards him." He became an emblem of the supreme aspect of consciousness and human relationships: among children he is the best son, among friends he is the best friend, among lovers he is the best lover, among those who help seekers find the way. correct is the best guide.
The magic inherent in gold adapts perfectly to the deities that populate and enrich the Indian imagination, because just as Krishna and Lakshmi mean a manifestation of the supreme, so does the gold from which this magnificent coin is made.
The reverse of the coin shows Krishna seated in lalitasana, or royal position, resplendent with the finest jewels and surrounded by an ornamental band reminiscent of the feathers of a peacock.
The obverse of the coin shows Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower, flanked by elephants. Two of her four hands hold lotus flowers, while the other two offer us gold coins. Below it appears the inscription Nishka, a Sanskrit word that means "small gold disc for monetary purposes."
Face value: 100 euros
Metal: 986 Gold
Total weight: 16.23 g – in 1/2 ounce gold
Diameter: 30 mm
Price: Varies each year depending on the price of gold (this year's €999)
Issue date: 18 October 2023
Issuance volume: 20,000
The first coin of this series issued by the Austrian Mint in 2019 was "The Gold of Mesopotamia", here I presented it to you at the time. The second, in 2020, was for "El Oro de los Pharaohs", which we were able to see here . The third was dedicated to "The Gold of the Incas" and I presented it to you here. The one in 2022 was for the “Gold of the Scythians” and we saw it here.
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