Gold Coin Apostle Paul 1 Kg Puzzle 2009 Proof

1 Kg gold coin Apostle Paul

This exclusive 1 Kg gold coin issued by the Bank of Liberia in 2009 is dedicated to one of the followers of Christ, Paul. The coin is imaginatively composed of thirteen parts, twelve of which surround an inner circle and can be put together in the form of a Puzzle.

The inner circle depicts on its reverse the Apostle Paul with a halo, holding a sword in his left hand and a Bible in his right. Around him are depicted key moments in his life: the Touch of God, the Baptism, the Sermon, Aquila - the emblem of the Roman Legion. The twelve pieces of the Puzzle depict various religious objects and symbols on their reverse.

The obverse of all thirteen pieces shows the national emblem of Liberia, the denomination and the year of issue.

The coin comes in a luxurious, lacquered brown wooden box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a limited edition of only 50 pieces for the entire world!

Paul of Tarsus

St. Paul of Tarsus, the Apostle Paul, in Hebrew Saul (Saul), in Czech also Shavel, is one of the most important biblical figures, his story is told in the New Testament. He is counted among the apostles, although he was not one of the original twelve and did not meet Jesus personally, except for the miracle of conversion on the road to Damascus. It was through him that Christianity began to spread among the Gentiles and became a world religion. He is therefore often considered the de facto founder of Christianity. According to tradition, he is the author of 14 letters of the New Testament, 7 of which are attributed to him today.

When the first Christians, after the stoning of the deacon Stephen, at which Saul was present, scattered to Judea and Samaria because they did not feel safe in Jerusalem, Saul also began to travel around Judea persecuting the followers of this movement. While on his way to Damascus to arrest the Christians there, he was blinded by a light from heaven on the way and heard a voice say, "Saul, why are you persecuting me". This moment marked a turning point in his life and in the history of Christianity. Paul embraced the Christian faith he had been persecuting. He first went into seclusion, lived in Damascus for several years (where he learned the trade of tent-making), then joined missionary groups and began preaching.