Silver Five Ounces 2022 Kek, Coin from Chad - detailed information

The Republic of Chad uses the Central African CFA Franc as its currency; it is the common currency of six independent states in central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The CFA Franc has both common and national issues. All common circulating coins are issued under the authority of CEMAC ("Communauté Économique et Monétaire de l'Afrique Centrale" - Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa) and have no issuing country. Separately, each member country can strike coins bearing its national symbols; these coins are legal tender in the other members of the bloc too.

Chad has authorised some foreign mints to strike coins under its issuing authority for collector's purposes, or as bullion. These are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including in the very large five troy ounces (5oz) of silver format.

This coin is part of the Egyptian Relic Series, and features Kek.

The mint says about it:
This legal tender bullion coin, inspired by ancient Hieroglyphics, is struck in .999+ silver, weighs 5 troy ounces. The Republic of Chad 5 oz Kek coin features a hand-brushed antique finish with chiselled granite edge.

This unique coin captures the essence of Kek’s ancient power and mystique with its beautiful antique finish, making it a must-have for any collector of ancient mythology or silver and gold coins. Crafted with exceptional quality and precision, this stunning coin showcases Kek in his classic frog form, with intricate details that are sure to impress.

Kek, also spelled Kuk and Keku, is a god in ancient Egyptian mythology. He is regarded as the personification of the abysmal void from whence all things sprang. The frog signified his ties to the Nile and fertility, while the snake stood for his connections with the underworld and the forces of evil in popular art.

According to Egyptian mythology, Kek was one of the four gods that helped bring about creation with Amun, Nun, and Heh. Invocations to him were common in magical rituals because, as the god of darkness and chaos, he was thought to have the capacity to both create and destroy.

Kek was feared by many, but he was also worshipped as a guardian god who kept watch over both the living and the dead. As a symbol of rebirth and metamorphosis, he appeared often on amulets and other artefacts thought to provide protection. Kek is still often spoken about as a funny internet meme in today’s society, especially in some online forums.