2000 Francs CFA Rescue of Daniel

€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
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled (high relief)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#728
Obverse descriptionOn the obverse of the coin, the dove of peace, symbol of peace and harmony, holding an olive branch in its beak. All around, the inscriptions: `REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN` - the issuing country, `2024` - the year of issue, `Ag 999 2 Oz` - the fineness of Silver and the weight of the coin and `2000 FRANCS CFA` - the face value.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2000 FRANCS CFA 2024 Ag 999 2 oz
(Translation: Republic of Cameroon)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse of the coin depicts the rescue of Daniel: the prophet Daniel is thrown into a den of lions as punishment for continuing to pray to God instead of King Darius. Miraculously, God protects Daniel, and he emerges unharmed the next day. The jealous officials who plotted against Daniel are then thrown into the lion`s den and perished. The story highlights God`s faithfulness to those who remain steadfast in their faith, even in times of danger and adversity. On the reverse, the inscriptions: `RESCUE OF DANIEL` - the name of the coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESCUE OF DANIEL
Edge
Mint
Mintage2024  - Antique Finish - 1 000
Catalog ID2757695340
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