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2000 Francs Valkyrie
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 62.20 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a richly detailed central field with a large, colorized white lily bloom rendered in high relief, its petals and stamens depicted with botanical precision against a deep blue colored background. Behind the lily, two crossed Viking swords extend across the field, their hilts and blades finely engraved with Norse decorative motifs. A circular shield or Norse medallion is visible at center, partially obscured by the floral motif. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the upper portion of the field, with the denomination 2 oz 2000 FRANCS CFA and the date 2023 inscribed along the lower arc. The entire design is framed by an intricate border of interlaced Celtic knotwork in high relief. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2 oz 2000 FRANCS CFA 2023 Ag 999 (Translation: Republic of Cameroon.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dramatic, ultra-high relief composition depicting a fully armored Valkyrie astride a rearing horse, rendered in exceptional sculptural detail with layered Norse-style armor and a raised sword. In the left field, an oversized portrait of the Valkyrie's face gazes outward with striking realism, her helmet set with an inset moonstone cabochon that glows with adularescence. The background is colored in deep blue with swirling Norse interlace and runic motifs enhancing the mythological atmosphere. A decorative banner at the base of the design bears the inscription VALKYRIE in bold relief lettering. The overall composition combines antique-finish relief work with selective colorization to create a visually immersive mythological narrative. |
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