The binding of fenrir 2021 | 2oz silver | Chad
The children of Loki: The binding of Fenrir 2021, Chad 2oz antiqued silver coin
Raised in Asgard by the gods, Fenrir was a giant wolf whose jaw could stretch from the earth to heaven. As he grew increasingly bigger, he became too strong to be controlled and the gods began to fear that he would break free and wreck havoc in all the worlds. As a result, they attempted to trick Fenrir into binding himself by challenging him to break free from being chained as a show of his strength, but Fenrir did so easily. Eventually, the gods made a chain that was impossible to break. To trick Fenrir into binding himself, Tyr, the God of War, had placed his arm into Fenrir's mouth to convince him and eventually lost it when Fenrir bit down on it upon his capture. As Fenrir fought against his shackles, he was stabbed in the jaw by a sword. Fenrir howled as the sword pierced through him, and it is said that the saliva that flowed from his mouth formed the river of Van, and there he would lay until Ragnarok.
A crucial chapter in Norse mythology, the Binding of Fenrir is an incredible story of deceit, fear, and power. This piece expresses these elements to a beautiful and artistic effect ? the strength of Fenrir through the defined 3D lines across his body, the look of anguish brought to life in his eyes, and the flowing of the river from this mouth. On the reverse, an original stylised Norse symbol sits in the centre. This is a must-have for anyone who appreciates Norse mythology, or discerning collectors of artefacts that tell a story.
A new minting technique called 'Bi-Metal Plus' was applied to give this piece an impressive size and weight. At 80mm in diameter, it is double the size of a regular 2 oz collectible, made possible by combining 11.5 oz of copper embodied within two layers of 999 pure silver totaling 2 oz, to deliver a super ultra-high relief topped with silver antiqued finishing.
Size | 80 x 80mm
Mintage | 500 pieces
Weight | 2oz 99.9% silver, 11.5oz 99.9% copper core
Finish | Antiqued high relief
Series | The children of Loki
Country of issue | Republic of Chad
Face value | 10000 Francs CFA
Plastic case | Yes
Presentation box | Yes
Certificate of Authenticity | Yes