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500 Francs The Entombment of Christ
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a radially engraved sunburst field at center, upon which the large numeral '500' is prominently displayed above the legend 'FRANCS CFA' in bold lettering. The date '2021' appears within a recessed circular cartouche at the lower center of the field. The issuer legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin script. The mint mark and silver fineness indicator 'Ag 999' are inscribed in small characters at the lower right of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 500 FRANCS CFA 2021 mw Ag 999 (Translation: Republic of Cameroon.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a full-color reproduction of Caravaggio's masterpiece 'The Entombment of Christ' (1603–1604), originally housed in the Vatican Pinacoteca. The scene depicts the lifeless body of Christ being lowered into the tomb by multiple figures, rendered with Caravaggio's characteristic dramatic chiaroscuro contrasting deep shadows and vivid illumination. The composition faithfully reproduces the monumental figural grouping of the original oil painting, with rich polychrome color printing applied to the coin's surface. The Roman numeral 'XIV' appears in the field, referencing the Stations of the Cross. |
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