Obverse: The obverse features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Chad – a shield with jagged lines and a rising sun, supported by a goat and a lion. Below is the insignia of the National Order of Chad and a ribbon with the motto UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES. Around the edge are the inscriptions REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD, 2 TROY OZ, .999 FINE SILVER, 1000 FRANCS CFA and 2016.
Reverse: The reverse depicts the Egyptian god Horus – shown with the head of a falcon and the body of a man. He appears in profile, holding a scepter in his right hand. The design has an Antiqued Proof finish and a rough, stone-like edge reminiscent of ancient Egyptian carvings.
About the coin: The 2 oz (62.2 g) silver Horus coin from the Egyptian Relic Series was struck in 2016 by Scottsdale Mint on behalf of the Republic of Chad. It is the second release in the series, with a face value of 1,000 Francs CFA and a limited mintage of 25,000 pieces. Horus, one of the most important Egyptian gods, is depicted as a ruler with a falcon’s head and a human body, considered the first divine king of Egypt. This coin is not only a silver investment but also a cultural artifact commemorating the mythology of Ancient Egypt.
