Revered Monks And Their Sacred Amulet Coins
Revered Thai monks created sacred amulet coins to fund temple restoration, with Luang Pho Sane's 1977 copper coins from Wat Phan Si in Uthai Thani becoming the first edition of these collectible devotional items.
Luang Pho Sane Gatpunyyo, or Phra Kru Upkit Sarkun, was the abbot of Wat Phan Si in Uthai Thani. In 1977, his disciples sought to raise funds for permanent temple restoration by creating the first edition amulet coins—4,000 copper coins with a patina finish. The spherical coins feature a triangular phoenix pattern on top with a bail piercing, a half-relief portrait on the front with the name "Sane," and text reading "First Edition" on the back along with sacred script and the year "2520." The article also covers amulet coins from other revered monks including Luang Pu Chai of Wat Sedet in Samut Songkhram, Luang Pu Zone of Wat Nong Thum in Maha Sarakham, and Luang Pho Sin of Wat Makhuea Jaeng, each with distinctive designs and historical significance in their respective regions.
