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| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a stylized lyre formed by the crossed horns of an antelope, rendered in bold relief against a smooth field, symbolizing cultural heritage and national identity. Above the central device, the national coat of arms of Cameroon is displayed, featuring a shield surmounted by two crossed fasces and flanked by ornamental supporters. The bilingual commemorative inscription '10e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE / 10th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE' arcs through the central field in two lines. The border is composed of an intricate chain-link pattern interspersed with two traditional shield motifs on each side. The denomination '3000 FRANCS' is prominently inscribed along the lower exergue, repeated bilingually. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
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