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1000 Francs St. Aloysius Gonzaga
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of Cameroon at center, depicting a shield bearing scales of justice surmounted by a star, flanked by scrolled banners inscribed with the national motto in French and English: PAIX / PEACE to the left and PATRIE / FATHERLAND to the right, with TRAVAIL / WORK above. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination 1000 FRANCS CFA appears at the bottom. The date 2018 is shown above the arms, and the silver fineness Ag 999 is inscribed below. The entire central design is framed by elaborate high-relief acanthus scrollwork filling the outer field, rendered in antique finish. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, three-dimensional high-relief depiction of the carved skull of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, set against a dense background of baroque acanthus scrollwork. The cranium is adorned with an intricately engraved Jesuit IHS medallion surrounded by concentric bands of Latin text reading ALPHA ET OMEGA VITA, while a small cross with a papal key emblem appears on the cheekbone. A red-colored rosary with a crucifix drapes diagonally across the skull, providing a vivid color contrast against the antique silver surface. A partially visible Latin inscription is engraved along the jawline of the skull. The inscription CARVED SKULL OF ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA curves along the lower left rim. |
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