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3000 Francs Mandrill, colored
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Diameter | 32 mm |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of Cameroon occupies the central field, depicting a shield charged with scales of justice above crossed fasces, surmounted by a five-pointed star, and flanked by two crossed traditional axes. The motto in French, PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE, is inscribed in three separate legends within the inner circle, with the date 2020 prominently displayed at the center above the arms. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN curves along the upper rim, while 3000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed along the lower rim. A bilingual inscription reading PEACE WORK FATHERLAND and REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON / REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN appears on the scroll at the base of the arms. |
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| Reverse lettering | MANDRILL 1 TROY OZ .9999 GOLD |
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Cameroon's modern bullion and collector output is largely produced by the Bavarian State Mint (Bayerische Hauptmünzamt) under licensing arrangements that have made Central African franc-denominated gold issues a staple of the European collector market rather than anything circulating in Yaoundé. The mandrill series specifically targets natural history collectors, a segment the mint has cultivated aggressively since the mid-2010s.
The coloring is applied via pad-printing directly onto the polished gold flan — a technique that raises periodic debate among purists about long-term preservation, as the polymer layer can lift or discolor over decades if improperly stored.