{"product_id":"king-bhumibol-adulyadej-2539-copy-2","title":"King Bhumibol Adulyadej 2539","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRian Phra Mahachanok – \u003cbr\u003eThe Mahajanaka Medal (Symbol of Perseverance) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Bhumibol Adulyadej - Rama IX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2539 (1996)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5\"\u003cbr\u003eSamakom Card (GI10-83215)\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach medal was individually struck and finished from high-grade precious metal, resulting in subtle natural differences in surface, toning and finishing. These characteristics give every surviving example its own individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong Thai collectors, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRian Phra Mahachanok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is respected for a character quite different from many conventional sacred medals. Its central meaning is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiriya — perseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: continuing one's effort even when success cannot yet be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany owners associate the medal with progress in business, especially during periods where growth feels slow or obstacles appear overwhelming. Among Thai collectors, it is common to hear stories of individuals carrying the medal during financially difficult years before eventually stabilising and rebuilding their lives into something significantly stronger than before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many devotees, its strongest blessing is therefore not simply Choke Lap. It is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee to endure, continue and eventually overcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst-batch Rian Phra Mahachanok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.E. 2539 (1996)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in connection with the royal literary work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePim Lek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or smaller mould, produced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts King Bhumibol in the characteristic posture of working, with his finger raised near his mouth and a visible drop of perspiration — a powerful representation of tireless effort in service to the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the portrait appears the concept:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiriya — Perseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse illustrates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok swimming in the great ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the celestial figure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManimekhala \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappearing above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire medal therefore centres upon one principle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuccess through unwavering perseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the great stories within the Buddhist Jataka tradition concerning the former lives of the Bodhisatta before his final birth as Siddhattha Gotama and attainment of Buddhahood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story is particularly associated with the perfection of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiriya Baramee — the Perfection of Perseverance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok survives the destruction of his ship and finds himself alone in the vast ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith no land visible and no certainty that rescue will ever arrive, he continues swimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis effort is not based upon knowing that he will succeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe continues because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving up guarantees failure, while perseverance keeps possibility alive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis principle became the spiritual heart of the Mahajanaka story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Bhumibol \u0026amp; Phra Mahachanok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Bhumibol took particular interest in the story of Phra Mahachanok and its teaching on perseverance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts message reflected a principle visible throughout his own working life: sustained effort towards difficult goals even when results could require many years to appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross numerous royal development projects, work was undertaken in agriculture, water management, rural development and the improvement of livelihoods throughout Thailand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image chosen for the medal therefore carries considerable meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Bhumibol is shown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactively working\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with perspiration visible upon his face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt presents perseverance not as an abstract idea, but as something expressed through continual effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Meaning of Wiriya Baramee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiriya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means energy, effort, diligence and perseverance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Buddhist practice, Wiriya is the determination to continue wholesome effort despite fatigue, setbacks or uncertainty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Mahajanaka story, this quality reaches an exceptional level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok does not know whether land is near.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe does not know whether anyone will save him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet he continues swimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe teaching is therefore straightforward:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne continues because the effort itself remains meaningful, even before the result is known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, the Mahajanaka medal became an especially meaningful object for people facing difficult long-term goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse – King Rama IX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse carries a finely modelled portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Bhumibol Rama IX in a working posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small drop of perspiration is incorporated into the portrait, symbolising the physical effort and persistence associated with his royal duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the portrait are inscriptions expressing the concept of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiriya — Perseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in multiple scripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the medal sits the royal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.P.R. \/ monogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, formed into an elegant crowned element with radiating detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition brings together the royal portrait and the central moral teaching of the Mahajanaka story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse – Phra Mahachanok in the Ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts one of the defining moments of the Mahajanaka Jataka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter his ship is destroyed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok continues swimming alone through the ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove him appears \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManimekhala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celestial guardian associated with the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe questions why he continues exerting himself when the shore cannot even be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok's answer embodies the principle represented by the entire medal: effort should continue because one must perform one's duty to the fullest extent possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe waves surrounding him reinforce the scale of the challenge, while the small human figure continuing forward becomes a powerful symbol of determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Batch – B.E. 2539\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Mahajanaka medals were created together with the publication of the royal-authored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Mahachanok \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first issue was produced in precious metals and accompanied particular editions of the publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree principal precious-metal versions were created:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 99.99% purity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — traditional gold-based alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 99.99% purity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original silver medal is recorded at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a diameter of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the larger initial format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemand subsequently exceeded the original reservation quantities, leading to permission for an additional smaller format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePim Lek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or smaller Mahajanaka medal format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChai Mangkhala Consecration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mahajanaka medals received an important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChai Mangkhala consecration at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original royal ceremony took place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.E. 2539\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with King Bhumibol presiding over the auspicious rites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presided over the monastic side of the ceremony together with respected monks participating in meditation and blessing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ceremony established the medal as considerably more than a conventional commemorative issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt united \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal symbolism, Buddhist teaching, sacred consecration and the moral principle of perseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within a single object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example was produced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the portrait and reverse imagery particularly clear definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subdued silver surface complements the documentary nature of the design, allowing the King's portrait, the royal monogram and the ocean scene of Phra Mahachanok to remain the principal focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, silver may naturally develop changes in tone and light patination, particularly around recessed areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preserved carefully, these changes become part of the medal's ageing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Blessings \u0026amp; Qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Phra Mahachanok medal is principally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiriya Baramee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but devotees also connect the piece with several related qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — maintaining effort despite setbacks or delayed results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — developing character, credibility and inner strength through disciplined action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareer \u0026amp; Business Progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — particularly meaningful for long-term goals requiring patience and continual work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvercoming Obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — facing difficulties without surrendering prematurely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWisdom \u0026amp; Decision-Making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — maintaining clarity when circumstances appear uncertain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — carrying responsibility with patience and determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection \u0026amp; Auspiciousness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — strengthened through its Buddhist symbolism and formal consecration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal is consequently regarded as especially meaningful for people whose success depends upon sustained effort rather than immediate fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mahajanaka medal remains remarkably relevant to modern life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrepreneurs may carry it while building businesses through uncertain periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionals may wear it during demanding projects, career transitions or periods when advancement appears slow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents can draw meaning from it during long periods of study and examination preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose recovering from setbacks may regard Phra Mahachanok's ocean journey as a reminder that temporary difficulty does not determine the final outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts message is particularly appropriate whenever the road ahead remains unclear but the correct course is simply to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtinue doing what must be 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story and its teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal has a finely detailed matte silver surface, allowing the portrait, ocean waves and small narrative details to remain exceptionally clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is presently protected within a finely engraved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leaving both sides visible while safeguarding the original medal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mahajanaka medal is especially suitable as a principal daily piece for those focused upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecareer, business, leadership and long-term personal 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