Silver coin 1 Oz Durga 2026

Silver investment coin featuring the goddess Durga is the design for the year 2026.

The name Durga can be translated as unconquerable or invincible, which perfectly captures the essence of this goddess. In Hindu mythology, she is the embodiment of strength, courage, and justice in the form of a fearsome warrior, who fearlessly stands against the forces of darkness. Her battle against demons symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and spiritual power over ignorance. However, Durga is not just a goddess of destruction—she is also a maternal protector who cares for the world with love, compassion, and wisdom. She embodies the feminine principle in its entirety—not only as combative and protective, but also as nurturing and creative. She is thus the archetype of a woman who combines wildness with gentleness, strength with care, and determination with wisdom.

Durga is often depicted with four pairs of hands, in which she holds various attributes—primarily weapons, but also the sacred lotus flower. Her faithful companion is a tiger, on which she rides into battle. All of this can be found in high relief on the reverse side of the coin. The composition is complemented by rich floral decoration, which also dominates the obverse side. Since the coin is issued with a foreign license from the state of Cameroon, the obverse side bears its national coat of arms, the year 2026, and the nominal value of 2,000 CFA FRANCS (XAF). The main motifs of the relief are gilded for a contrasting effect.

This investment coin, whose design changes every year, is the work of Le Grand Mint.