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500 Francs Water Serpents II
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Cameroon is depicted centrally in the field, featuring a shield bearing scales of justice surmounted by a five-pointed star, flanked by two crossed fasces with axe heads. The trilingual national motto appears around the shield: 'PAIX / PEACE' at left, 'TRAVAIL / WORK' above, and 'PATRIE / FATHERLAND' at right. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' runs along the upper periphery, with 'REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON' and 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' inscribed on the scroll beneath the arms. The denomination '500 FRANCS CFA' is prominently struck along the lower portion of the field, with the date '2022' and the fineness mark 'Ag 999' also present in the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly detailed reproduction of Gustav Klimt's 1907 Symbolist masterpiece 'Water Serpents II,' rendered in color printing across the coin's surface. The composition depicts two intertwined female figures with flowing hair and sinuous forms, surrounded by ornamental patterns characteristic of Klimt's celebrated gilded style. An amber-colored translucent insert is integrated into the left portion of the design, adding a three-dimensional decorative element evoking the jewel-like quality of the original painting. The artist's name 'GUSTAV KLIMT' is inscribed in the field, serving as the sole legend on this face. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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