The 500 Francs coin from Cameroon features the Wing of an European Roller and pays tribute to the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer. Here are the details:
Obverse: The coat of arms of Cameroon with the inscription "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE" (Republic of Cameroon, Peace, Work, Fatherland) and the year 2021.
Reverse: The exquisite "Wing of an European Roller," originally painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1512, is depicted within a square. An amber insert adorns the top of the coin.
Composition: The coin is made of silver (.999 purity) and weighs 17.50 grams with a diameter of 50 mm.
Mint: The Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska) produced this beautiful coin.
This numismatic treasure celebrates both natural beauty and artistic mastery.Issuer Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period Republic (1960-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2021
Value 500 Francs CFA
500 XAF = CAD 1.15
Currency CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition Silver (.999) (with amber insert)
Weight 17.50 g
Diameter 50 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Coloured