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2000 Francs Buddha
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) (with selective gilding) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Cameroon is centrally rendered in high relief, depicting a shield charged with scales of justice and a sword, surmounted by a five-pointed star, and supported by crossed fasces. The bilingual national motto appears on either side of the arms: PAIX / PEACE to the left and PATRIE / FATHERLAND to the right, with TRAVAIL / WORK above. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the left and upper periphery, while the denomination 2000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed along the lower border. The date 2020 appears above the shield, and the fineness designation Ag 999 is noted in the lower field, with the Mint of Poland monogram visible near the base of the arms. The coin bears an antique finish throughout. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN PAIX PEACE TRAVAIL WORK PATRIE FATHERLAND REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2020 Ag 999 2000 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | A multi-armed, multi-headed Buddhist deity — depicted in the iconographic tradition of Ushnishavijaya or a related Tantric bodhisattva — is shown seated in lotus position (padmasana) at the center of the field, facing front. The figure's numerous arms radiate outward, each holding symbolic attributes including a small seated Buddha effigy, a vajra scepter, a lasso, and other ritual implements, while the primary hands rest in mudra gestures. A large ornate halo encircles the deity's crowned and jeweled heads, rendered in selective gilding that contrasts dramatically against the antique-finished silver field. The figure is adorned with elaborate jewelry, flowing robes, and serpentine elements at the base, all seated upon a stylized lotus throne. The background field is intricately engraved with a dense mandala-like pattern of lotus petals and scrolling clouds, extending to a decorative border at the rim. |
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