Guanyin is a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. She is the East Asian representation of Avalokiteśvara (Sanskrit: अवलोकितेश्वर) and has been adopted by other Eastern religions including Chinese folk religion. She was first given the appellation of "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China.[1] Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World." On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Guanyin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated This silver gilded coin depicts Guanyin standing on a lotus flower - a symbol of purity and perfection. The various objects held in her hands are instruments of salvation, and each of her arms is extended outwards as an expression of her kindness and compassion.