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3000 Francs Shanghai, black rhodium
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central circular inset bearing a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, rendered in a polished relief against a matte field. The legend ELIZABETH II • 3000 FRANCS CFA arcs across the upper periphery of the circular inset, while REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON curves along the lower arc. The denomination year 2020 appears flanking the portrait at the mid-field, and the fineness inscription 100 g Ag 999 is situated in the lower exergue of the inset. The rectangular bar itself presents a brushed silver surface framing the central medallion. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Cameroon's high-denomination franc issues of the 2010s and 2020s are a product of the European numismatic collectibles trade, not Cameroonian monetary policy. The Bank of Central African States technically authorizes these pieces, but production, distribution, and marketing are handled entirely by European minting houses and their dealer networks — primarily targeting collectors in France, Germany, and Benelux. The stated face value bears no relationship to the coin's production cost or its intended market.
Black rhodium plating, applied over fine silver, is a finishing technique that became commercially viable for numismatic use only in the past two decades. It is prone to micro-abrasion on handling.