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3000 Francs New York, palladium
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 3000 Francs CFA |
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| Reverse description | A finely engraved view of the Manhattan skyline rendered in a dramatic perspective composition, featuring recognizable skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty at center, set against a sweeping background of radiating curved lines evoking a vaulted architectural canopy. The legend 'NOBLE BAR' is inscribed in the upper field, and a palladium (Pd) hallmark cartouche appears in the lower field. The entire design is executed in high relief on a rectangular flan with a prooflike finish. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Cameroon has issued coins through the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale for decades, but the country's name has also appeared on a long-running series of collector pieces with no domestic circulation whatsoever — produced entirely for the international numismatic market, typically through European distributors. This is one of those. The "New York" designation is a theme, not a monetary reality.
Palladium plating over silver became a cost-conscious alternative after palladium spot prices peaked above $2,700 per troy ounce in early 2022 before retreating sharply — meaning the plating on late-year strikes carries materially less palladium value than issues struck in the first quarter.