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500 Francs Wasp spider
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Cameroon is depicted centrally in the field, featuring a shield with scales of justice flanked by fasces, surmounted by a five-pointed star, with the bilingual motto rendered in two parallel vertical legends to either side. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'PAIX PEACE' and 'PATRIE FATHERLAND' appear as vertical inscriptions in the field flanking the arms, with 'TRAVAIL WORK' inscribed above. The date '2020' is struck prominently below the motto, and the denomination '500 FRANCS CFA' is displayed in large characters along the lower rim. The fineness 'Ag 999' and mint mark 'mw' appear in the exergue area beneath the arms. |
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| Reverse description | A full-color photorealistic depiction of a wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is shown clinging to a plant stem against a softly focused green background, rendered within a circular magnifying glass insert occupying the center of the field. The spider's distinctive yellow, black, and white banded abdomen is rendered in vivid detail, with its banded legs extending across the stem. Surrounding the magnifying glass insert, the broader field features a color-printed close-up image of dew-covered leaves, and the magnifying glass handle extends to the lower right in sculpted silver relief. The scientific name 'Argiope bruennichi' is inscribed in italic lettering within the upper portion of the magnifying glass insert. |
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| Mint | (MW) Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska),Warsaw, Poland (1766-date) |
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