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Cook Islands 2015 $5 History of the Samurai 1 Oz Silver Coin Authentic Inlay

Cook Islands 2015 $5 History of the Samurai 1 Oz Silver Coin Authentic Inlay1 Oz (31.10g). Samurai is the name used, predominantly in the West, for warriors of pre-modern Japan. The expression Bushi is more common in the Land of the Rising Sun itself. Over time, Samurai ideology was strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism. Thus, a firm code of honour for justice and the protection of the weak and defenceless developed. Bushido or «the path of the warrior» also stood for self-sacrifice, absolute loyalty, bravery, maximum weapon mastery and being on constant standby to fight. Antique finish embellished with color!