Silver Kilo (1 kg), Coin Type from Cameroon - detailed information

Silver Kilo (1 kg), Coin Type from Cameroon (issued 2022 - )
Coin TypeSilver Kilo (1 kg)

The Republic of Cameroon uses the Central African CFA Franc as its currency; it is the common currency of six independent states in central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The CFA Franc has both common and national issues. All common circulating coins are issued under the authority of CEMAC ("Communauté Économique et Monétaire de l'Afrique Centrale" - Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa) and have no issuing country. Separately, each member country can strike coins bearing its national symbols; these coins are legal tender in the other members of the bloc too.

Cameroon has authorised some foreign mints to strike coins under its issuing authority for collector's purposes. These are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including in the massive one kilogram (1 kg) of silver format.

Obverse
Cameroon / Silver Kilo (1 kg) - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cameroon. It features a shield divided in three parts by two diagonal lines starting from the centre of the upper rim. In the central section, an upright sword and scales are superimposed on the outline of the map of the country, above which there is a five-pointed star. Behind the shield, two crossed bundles of rods with axes in the middle (fasces). Around above, the motto PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE in French, below which in smaller letters the same in English: PEACE WORK FATHERLAND. On a ribbon around below, the name of the country in English: REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, below which in larger letters the same in French: REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN.

In large letters around above, the name of the country in French: REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN. Around below, on two lines the face value: 3000 FRANCS CFA (one thousand Central African CFA Francs).

Obverse Inscription REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 3000 FRANCS CFA
Reverse
Cameroon / Silver Kilo (1 kg) - reverse photo

Various designs as listed individually below.

Reverse Inscription
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Silver Kilo (1 kg): Details
CountryCameroon
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc, Cameroon
From2022
Face Value5000 (x Franc)
CurrentYes
MaterialSilver
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass1,000.0000 g