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2000 Francs Gold Basin
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#613 |
| Obverse description | Colorized satellite view of North America as seen from outer space occupies the central field, with impact coordinates inscribed below. A fragment of the Gold Basin meteorite is inlaid to the right of center, presented against the terrestrial backdrop. The country name, denomination, date, and geographic coordinates of the meteorite strewn field are arranged as the surrounding legend. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2000 FRANCS CFA 2023 35°52′30``N, 114°14`0``W (Translation: Republic of Cameroon.) |
| Reverse description | Highly detailed relief depiction of a meteorite impact crater fills the entire field, rendered in antique finish with finely textured radiating ejecta striations emanating from a central depression. A genuine square fragment of the Gold Basin meteorite is inlaid at the centre of the crater, its russet-brown surface contrasting with the silver ground. The legend 'GOLD BASIN' arcs along the upper rim and 'USA 1995' is inscribed along the lower rim, referencing the location and official classification year of the meteorite. |
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