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500 Francs The Sun
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Technique | Milled, Colored |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Cameroon centrally positioned in the field, rendered in full ruthenium-plated relief against a wavy-patterned dark background. The shield bears scales of justice surmounted by a star, flanked by crossed fasces, with a scroll below inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN. The bilingual national motto PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE and PEACE WORK FATHERLAND appears on either side of the arms, with the date 2021 above. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in bold lettering along the lower rim, with the fineness mark Ag 999 noted in the lower left field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a striking full-color depiction of the Sun occupying the central field, rendered with vivid orange and gold hues to simulate the roiling plasma surface and corona of the solar disc. Surrounding the Sun are concentric rings representing the orbital paths of the planets of the solar system, with selectively gilt raised spheres positioned along the orbital bands to denote each planet, including a ringed planet representing Saturn near the lower arc. The outermost ring is finished in polished gilding and frames a dark annular zone bearing engraved constellation lines, star patterns, and month inscriptions arranged around the circumference. The overall composition conveys an astronomical, scientific aesthetic, combining color printing, ruthenium plating, and selective gilding in a multi-layered design. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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