Bastet - Egyptian Heritage series - 2oz .999 Silver Coin $20 Liberia 2025
 
Is the 5th issue from the Egyptian Heritage Series, also includ:
2025 - Ra Sun God 1oz
2025 - Bastet 1oz
2025 - Isis 1oz
2025 - Anubis 2oz
2025 - Bastet 2oz
2025 - Sekhmet 1oz
2025 - Osiris 1oz
2025 - Anubis 1oz
 
Joining the previously issued 1 oz edition, PopCoins® proudly introduces the 2 oz Bastet coin in the Egyptian Heritage series. It’s an even more impressive tribute to the Egyptian goddess of protection, home, and cats. Struck in 2 oz of pure silver with a grand 50 mm diameter, this coin is issued as 10 Dollars legal tender of Liberia. The ultra-low mintage of just 49 pieces ensures exclusivity, while the vivid color printing enhances the elegance of Bastet’s divine presence. Delivered in a premium presentation case with certificate of authenticity, this edition expands the series with a collectible of unmatched prestige. For collectors who value rarity and artistry, the 2 oz Bastet is an absolute centerpiece.
 
Coin description
In the middle of the reverse is a striking, full-color depiction of Bastet. Surrounding it, carefully detailed hieroglyphs frame the central image, enhancing its authentic historical feel. At the bottom, the series name “EGYPTIAN HERITAGE” appears alongside iconic Egyptian imagery, including a pyramid illuminated by the sun, complemented by a palm tree and camel, celebrating Egypt’s timeless allure.
 
The obverse side of the coin features the coat of arms for the Republic of Liberia, surrounded by various Egyptian related motif icons. The coat of arms includes the inscriptions: “REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA” (the issuing country), “2025” (the year of issue), and “20 DOLLARS” (the face value).
 
Background information
Bastet, one of the most beloved deities of ancient Egypt, began as a lion-headed warrior goddess but later became more commonly depicted as a domestic cat or a woman with a cat’s head. She embodied protection, fertility, and the warmth of home, while also retaining her fierce attributes as a defender of the pharaoh and the nation. Bastet was closely tied to joy, music, and celebration, yet she could transform into a ferocious protector when threatened, embodying the duality of gentleness and ferocity.
 
Her cult center was in Bubastis, where grand festivals in her honor were held, attracting pilgrims from across Egypt. Ancient historians described these gatherings as some of the most joyous events in the Egyptian calendar, marked by music, dancing, and offerings. Cats were considered sacred to Bastet, and harming them was a grave offense. Through her, the Egyptians celebrated both the serenity of daily life and the power of divine guardianship.