2024 Eire Tree of Life 1oz Silver Bullion Medal

The 2024 Eire Tree of Life 1oz Silver Bullion Medal comes in a protective Coin capsule

COIN INFORMATION

The Silver Trees of Life (1 oz) are the first Irish silver bullion medals or non legal tender coins. There were just 10,000 Silver Trees minted in August 2023 which sold out. The 2024 Silver Trees of Life (1 oz) have a maximum mintage of 100,000.

‍Ériu, is one of the most powerful of the Irish Gods and her name is the modern Irish name for Ireland – Éire. Ériu is seen as the protector Goddess of the land, the abundance and the sovereignty of Ireland.

The Tuatha Dé Danann, also known as the people of the Goddess Danu were the supernatural race of beings or Gods who lived in Ireland according to Irish mythology. Danu was the ancient Celtic land Goddess akin to Mother Earth. Ériu was one of a trinity of Goddesses of the Tuatha -the other two being Banbha, and Fodhla.
The Daghda was the great God of the Tuatha Dé Danann; God of the seasons, agriculture, fertility, magic and the Druids. The other great Celtic God was Lugh who is seen by some as the son of the Dagdha. Lugh is associated with the God of Light and Sun and was said to be all powerful and “the One who possesses all the arts” including being a great warrior. The Dagda and Lugh were said to have played a sacred harp with gold and silver strings and encrusted with beautiful jewels in miraculous ways. Their playing of the harp could change the hearts, minds of people be they friends or foes and change the very consciousness of all people.

The Tuatha Dé Danann lived in harmony with the land and nature. It is said that they fought the greedy, destructive Formorians whom they defeated in a great battle. It is believed that they in turn were defeated in a great battle – possibly with the Gaels – and went into the underworld via portals or mounds to become the “Sí” or “Sídhe” who were said to be elemental beings akin to fairies, elves or spirits.

An Crann Bethadh as it was known to the Gaelic Irish and which means Tree of Life or the “Feeding Tree” in ancient Éire. It was seen as vital to the very existence of human beings. Trees were vital to daily life as they provided shelter from rain, storms and sun, wood for housing, utensils, furniture, tools, weapons, essences for medicines and of course fuel for heating and cooking. They depended on trees as they were the home to much of the flora and fauna – the animals, flowers, herbs and bees which provided honey and pollinated the plants from which much of their food came from.
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Ancient Brehon Law or the “law of the land” which may be a few thousand years old and lasted until the early 17th century, saw all the people as stewards of the land. Brehon law protected the trees, land and nature. It stipulated that cutting branches or chopping down a tree would result in having to pay compensation or a fine.
The Tree of Life symbolised the strength, divine intelligence and abundance of nature. The Éireannach or people of Ireland had deep gratitude and revered nature. They held sacred the immense power of mighty trees such as oaks, yews and ash trees and their huge branches and massive root system that lay beneath the trees and were mini eco systems.
The most sacred of trees was the oak or the ‘dair’ in ancient Gaelic. It is believed that both the word druid and our modern word ‘door’ comes from this ancient Gaelic word. It was seen as the door to heaven or the other world.

Front / Obverse: Over 5,000 year old ancient Tri-spiral from Newgrange, revered Irish harp, rising Sun and Stars and word for Ireland “Éire” at the top
Back/ Reverse: The Irish Tree Of Life with apples and shamrocks. Wording in old Gaelic script: “Silver 9999 1 oz 2024”

2024 Eire Tree of Life 1oz Silver Bullion Medal

Manufacturer: Tara Coins
Dimensions: 38.6mm
Weight (grams): 31.10300
Fineness: 999

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Each 1 ounce bullion coin will be delivered in an individual coin capsule by fully insured royal mail
• Prices are all inclusive, discounts for multiple item purchases are automatically applied at the cart stage of your transaction
• If you have any questions you can ring me on Tel: 0191 2099300 or email me at martin@silvertrader.uk