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2000 Francs CFA Hera
| Issuer | Republic of Cameroon |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central design features a classical Greek temple (reminiscent of the Parthenon) set against a dramatic sunburst, surrounded by billowing clouds and a mountainous landscape, all framed within a large wreath of olive branches rendered in high relief. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the upper periphery, with the date 2025 positioned at the top center. The denomination 2000 FRANCS CFA and the weight designation 2 OZ appear along the lower field, accompanied by the fineness mark Ag 999 and the XXI mint mark. The entire composition is bordered by a continuous Greek meander (key) pattern, evoking classical antiquity. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Franc CFA — pegged to the French franc and later the euro at a fixed rate — has been a persistent flashpoint in African monetary politics. Cameroon issues collector coins denominated in CFA francs partly as a sovereignty signal in that ongoing argument, commissioning elaborate silver pieces that will never circulate and bear no relation to the workhorse 500-franc coins actually used in Yaoundé markets.
Hera is one of several Greek deity issues produced by the same European minting contractors who supply most of francophone Africa's numismatic program. The 62.5g format is characteristic of this contractor tier — exactly two troy ounces of fine silver, priced for the international collector market rather than any domestic audience.