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500 Francs CFA Portrait of Józef Piłsudski
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a radiating sunburst pattern emanating from the centre of the field, overlaid with the large denomination numeral '500' and the legend 'FRANCS CFA' in bold serif lettering. The issuing authority legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin characters. The date '2024' appears within a circular cartouche in the lower centre of the field, while the fineness designation 'Ag 999' accompanied by the mint mark is inscribed in small characters toward the lower right. The overall design is executed with a finely striated radiating background that contrasts with the polished relief lettering. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a full-colour reproduction of the celebrated 1916 oil painting 'Portrait of Brigadier Józef Piłsudski' by the distinguished Polish Symbolist artist Jacek Malczewski. The subject, Józef Piłsudski — Polish military commander and statesman — is depicted in three-quarter facing bust, attired in his brigadier's uniform, rendered with the painterly detail and atmospheric quality characteristic of Malczewski's Symbolist idiom. The background evokes a soft, hazy landscape in muted tones, consistent with the original canvas. The coloured central motif is set within the coin's polished silver field, creating a vivid contrast between the artwork's warm palette and the bright metallic border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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