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1000 Francs Be Strong
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features an elaborate geometric pattern of interlocking hexagonal and polygonal panels inspired by tortoise-shell scutes, rendered in selectively gilt and frosted silver relief across the entire field. The panels are arranged in a radiating composition that fills the coin to its raised rim. Inscribed in the central field are the denomination '1000 FRANCS CFA', the issuing authority 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN', and the date '2022', all in recessed Latin lettering. The fineness mark 'Ag 999' and the mint mark 'MW' appear in the lower right field. The interplay of gilt, frosted, and polished surfaces lends the design a striking three-dimensional quality. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1000 FRANCS CFA REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2022 mw Ag 999 (Translation: Republic of Cameroon.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, selectively gilt effigy of a tortoise rendered in high relief, positioned centrally and facing left, its textured carapace and scaly limbs meticulously engraved. The background features the same interlocking hexagonal geometric motif as the obverse, partially gilt and partially frosted, with an engraved tropical foliage design occupying the upper right field. The inscription 'BE STRONG' is rendered in bold, stylised Latin lettering along the lower right of the field, complementing the symbolic theme of resilience embodied by the tortoise. The composition combines proof and frosted finishes to create a vivid contrast between the gilt animal and the silver geometric ground. |
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