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500 Francs Pisces
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of the Republic of Cameroon is displayed at centre, comprising a shield bearing scales of justice surmounted by a five-pointed star, flanked by crossed fasces and supported by a decorative ribbon cartouche. The entire design is set against a finely engraved wavy field rendered in contrasting polished and frosted relief. The bilingual country name REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the upper periphery, with the national motto PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE and its English equivalents PEACE WORK FATHERLAND arranged symmetrically across the upper field. The denomination 500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in large characters along the lower rim, with the date 2023 and the fineness mark Ag 999 also present in the field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Cameroon has issued commemorative silver under its own authority since independence in 1960, though the vast majority of modern issues — including this one — are produced entirely outside the country, typically by European mints working under licensing arrangements with the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale. The coins hold legal tender status nominally, but none are intended for circulation.
The selective gilding technique applied here requires a secondary electroplating or foil-transfer process after striking.