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500 Francs CFA Parasaurolophus
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Shape | Oval |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a formally structured layout bearing the state inscription REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arching along the upper legend, with the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA prominently displayed in the central field. The fineness designation Ag 999 and the date 2025 appear below, confirming the coin's fine silver composition. Decorative microprinting and repeating inscriptions frame the design in the border, lending an anti-counterfeiting aesthetic. An official mint mark is incorporated within the composition, consistent with issues of this series. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 500 FRANCS CFA Ag 999 2025 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a vivid, full-colour lenticular depiction of a juvenile Parasaurolophus dinosaur emerging dynamically from a cracked prehistoric egg, rendered in rich naturalistic tones. The lenticular technology animates the composition, creating the illusion of the hatchling opening and closing its distinctive crested mouth as the viewing angle shifts. The dinosaur is portrayed with detailed scaly skin texture and characteristic elongated cranial crest, consistent with palaeontological reconstructions of the hadrosaur species. The background evokes a primordial prehistoric environment, enhancing the dramatic narrative of the scene. The overall composition is expertly adapted to the oval flan, maximising visual impact within the coin's unique format. |
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