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5000 Francs Tiger Hunt X
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Technique | Milled, Colored |
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| Obverse description | Plain rectangular silver field framed by a raised border. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' appears in two lines at the upper portion of the field, with the fineness mark 'Ag 999' positioned to the left and the year '2016' to the right. The denomination '5000 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed in two lines across the lower portion of the field. The overall design is stark and unadorned, with all inscriptions rendered in incuse or relief lettering against the smooth silver surface. |
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| Reverse description | Colorized reproduction of a dramatic Baroque-style painting depicting a tiger hunt scene. The composition features powerful human figures in dynamic struggle with a large feline predator, rendered with vigorous musculature and intense movement characteristic of Baroque hunting scenes. The scene is reproduced in full color applied over the silver surface, with figures occupying nearly the entire rectangular field. The imagery draws from the tradition of grand hunting compositions popularized by masters such as Rubens, conveying violence and athleticism in equal measure. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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