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2000 Francs Elephant
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Value | 2000 Francs CFA |
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| Reverse description | A bold, high-relief close-up portrait of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) dominates the entire field, with the animal's massive head presented in a three-quarter frontal view turned slightly to the right. The intricate texture of the elephant's wrinkled hide, prominent tusks, broad ears, and curled trunk tip are rendered with exceptional sculptural detail and realism. The antique finish accentuates the dramatic depth and shadow of the design. The legend ELEPHANT is inscribed vertically along the left field in a serif typeface. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Cameroon's membership in the CFA franc zone means its currency is technically managed by the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale and pegged to the euro — which makes collector-issue silver pieces like this one something of a bureaucratic curiosity, minted largely for the international numismatic market rather than any domestic monetary purpose. The 2000 francs denomination exists almost exclusively in this commemorative space.
The elephant series has become a reliable annual release from this issuer, with production typically contracted through European private mints rather than any facility on the African continent.