2000 Francs CFA Ottoman Empire

€1.00
IssuerCameroon (1960-date)
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2000 Francs CFA
CurrencyCFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight62.2 g
Dimensions50 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Colored, Milled (high relief)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#704
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin shows an Emperor`s throne with the inscriptions: `REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN` - the issuing country, `2 oz` - the weight of the Silver, `2000 FRANCS CFA` - the face value, `Ag 999` – the fineness of the Silver and `2024` - the year of issue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2 OZ 2000 FRANCS CFA Ag 999 2024
(Translation: Republic of Cameroon)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse of this partially colored coin depicts Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Empire`s most revered ruler, alongside elite Janissaries, whose discipline and innovation in warfare propelled the Ottoman to unparalleled heights. At the bottom of the reverse, the inscriptions: `OTTOMAN EMPIRE 1299-1922` – the name and extent of the Ottoman Empire.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOTTOMAN EMPIRE (1299-1922)
Edge
MintXXI
XXI Century Mint, Warsaw,Poland
Mintage2024 XXI - Antique Finish - 500
Catalog ID1001342000
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