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500 Francs Neptune
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Value | 500 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of Cameroon centrally placed, depicting a shield bearing scales of justice above a map of Africa, flanked by two crossed fasces and supported by crossed laurel branches, with a five-pointed star in chief. The entire field is covered with an intricate wavy line pattern rendered in black ruthenium, evoking water or cosmic waves. The bilingual legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs around the upper periphery in stylized raised lettering, while the motto PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE and its English equivalents PEACE WORK FATHERLAND appear flanking the arms. The denomination 500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed along the lower border, and the date 2021 and fineness designation Ag 999 appear within the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dramatic astronomical composition rendered in black ruthenium with selective gold gilding. At the center, a domed convex insert depicts the planet Neptune in vivid blue coloring achieved through digital printing, evoking the ice giant's characteristic deep blue atmosphere. Surrounding the central planetary disk, concentric rings bear an intricate star chart with constellation lines, star positions, and constellation names inscribed in fine lettering across the dark field. Fourteen gilded spheres of varying sizes, representing celestial bodies or orbital markers, are distributed across the annular zone at intervals. The outermost border is finished in polished gold gilding, framing the entire composition as an orrery-like celestial map. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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