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3000 Francs Year of the Dog
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, lifelike front-facing portrait of a dog (Canis lupus familiaris) filling the entire coin field, rendered in high relief with fine engraving capturing the texture of the fur, muzzle, and paws resting along the lower edge. The eyes are inset with amber-colored enamel, lending a striking three-dimensional realism to the design. The inscription 'YEAR OF THE DOG' is engraved in a straight line along the lower exergue beneath the animal's paws. The overall composition is executed in antique finish, enhancing the sculptural depth of the portrait. |
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Cameroon's modern bullion and collector output is contracted almost entirely through the Polish Mint and European trading companies, with the issuing authority functioning largely as a licensing arrangement rather than a sovereign minting program. The 3000 Francs denomination exists purely as a vehicle for the international collector market — it has no meaningful circulation history and no domestic monetary function whatsoever.
The Lunar series it belongs to is produced for export, targeting Asian collector markets where demand for silver Lunar issues remains strong regardless of the issuing jurisdiction.