Luang Pu Liu holy-water turtle coin (เหรียญเต่าเรือนหลวงปู่หลิว รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์), made at Wat Rai Taeng Thong, Nakhon Pathom, in B.E. 2533 (1990), in alms-bowl-lid metal (เนื้อทองฝาบาตร). Luang Pu Liu is the monk most associated with Thailand's prosperity turtle amulets, and this "holy-water" batch takes its name from being soaked in consecrated water. On the front his portrait sits at the centre of the shell, ringed by inscriptions; the back carries a crisp grid yantra across the shell, and the thirty-year-old metal has a natural patina. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, barcode GJ10-6AD2D, searchable on the association's website. Mounted in a turtle-shaped gold case, listed by the supplier as solid gold. One piece only; it is held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Luang Pu Liu holy-water turtle coin (เหรียญเต่าเรือนหลวงปู่หลิว รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์)?
The turtle amulet (เต่าเรือน / Tao Ruean) is the signature amulet of Luang Pu Liu Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปณฺณโก) of Wat Rai Taeng Thong (วัดไร่แตงทอง), Nakhon Pathom. In Thai belief the turtle stands for long life, stability and accumulating wealth, so his turtle amulets are widely worn for prosperity.
"รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์" means "holy-water soaked batch". This piece was issued in B.E. 2533 in alms-bowl-lid metal (เนื้อทองฝาบาตร, the brass alloy traditionally used for monks' alms-bowl lids). The certificate names it "เหรียญเต่าเรือนหลวงปู่หลิวอาจารย์ห้อย รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์ เนื้อทองฝาบาตร พ.ศ. 2533".
Key facts
- Type: turtle coin (เหรียญเต่าเรือน / Rian Tao Ruean)
- Batch: holy-water batch (รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์ / Run Chae Nam Mon)
- Material: alms-bowl-lid metal (เนื้อทองฝาบาตร / Nuea Thong Fa Bat)
- Temple: Wat Rai Taeng Thong (วัดไร่แตงทอง), Nakhon Pathom
- Master: Luang Pu Liu Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปณฺณโก)
- Year: B.E. 2533 (1990)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), barcode GJ10-6AD2D, issued 20 October B.E. 2569 (2026), searchable by barcode on the association's website (the last product photo is the search result)
- Case: turtle-shaped gold case, listed by the supplier as solid gold
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Pu Liu?
Luang Pu Liu Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปณฺณโก), born B.E. 2448 (1905) and passed away B.E. 2543 (2000), was a senior monk of Wat Rai Taeng Thong in Nakhon Pathom. He is known throughout Thailand for his turtle amulets, issued in many forms and especially popular with people in business. This piece was made during his lifetime.
Blessings
- Wealth: the best-known purpose of his turtle amulets, for earned and windfall income
- Business and career: smoother business and steady progress at work
- Goodwill: good relations, partners and helpful people
- Safety: according to the supplier, it protects the wearer from many kinds of danger
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
The coin is shaped as a turtle with head, four feet and tail. On the front, Luang Pu Liu sits cross-legged in a central oval with hands in his lap, ringed by two bands of Thai inscriptions, with more script on the feet and tail. The back shows the shell: a lattice grid yantra at the centre, circled sacred syllables around it and an inscribed border. The metal has a natural mixed grey and brass patina. It is mounted in a turtle-shaped gold case with a bail and a key-pattern engraved rim.
FAQ
Q: What does "holy-water batch" mean?
A: รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์ refers to the amulets being soaked in consecrated water; it is the batch name and appears on the certificate.
Q: What is alms-bowl-lid metal?
A: เนื้อทองฝาบาตร is the brass alloy traditionally used to make the lids of monks' alms bowls, and is common on older Thai turtle amulets and coins.
Q: How can I verify the certificate?
A: Enter barcode GJ10-6AD2D in the certificate search ("ค้นหาใบรับรองพระแท้") on the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association website. It returns this piece: "เหรียญเต่าเรือนหลวงปู่หลิวอาจารย์ห้อย รุ่นแช่น้ำมนต์ เนื้อทองฝาบาตร พ.ศ. 2533", temple "วัดไร่แตงทอง" (Nakhon Pathom), issued 20 October B.E. 2569.
Q: Is the case solid gold?
A: The supplier lists it as solid gold; we have not tested it independently.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Business owners, people in sales, anyone wanting steady career progress, and collectors of Luang Pu Liu turtle amulets.
Q: Why do I request first and pay later?
A: This piece is held by a partner supplier rather than in our Bangkok stock. So that nobody pays for a piece that has already gone, we confirm with the supplier first and reply by email within 24 hours. If it is available, the email includes a payment link valid for 24 hours. Submitting a request costs nothing.
About this piece
- Includes: the turtle coin in its turtle-shaped gold case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (barcode GJ10-6AD2D)
- Price: ฿24,000
- Stock: one piece only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-30 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
