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1000 Francs Independence

Issuer Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique Équatoriale et du Cameroun
Year 1970
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Obverse description Bare-headed effigy of President El Hadj Ahmadou Ahidjo in left-facing profile, occupying the central field with fine portrait detailing. Flanking the portrait at left and right are two decorative monogram devices. The bilingual circular legend reads 'REPUBLIQUE FEDERALE DU CAMEROUN' and 'FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON' around the upper periphery, while the president's name 'EL HADJ A. AHIDJO' appears below the portrait. The national motto 'PAIX · TRAVAIL · PATRIE' and 'PEACE · WORK · FATHERLAND' is inscribed along the lower arc in both French and English.
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Obverse lettering Republique Federale du Cameroun Federal Republic of Cameroon El Hadj A. Ahidjo Paix · Travail · Patrie Peace · Work · Fatherland
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