Five Hundred Francs 2016 Good Luck - Horseshoes, Coin from Cameroon - detailed information

This coin was issued in Cameroon.

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This is a unique collection of seven intricate amulets of luck! Fine silver – a lunar metal – stands for sincerity of intensions and openness of heart. Each coin is offered in an elegant presentation case for safekeeping and beautiful exposition.  Since ancient times a horseshoe has been seen as a protective symbol. Nailed to a door, it was believed to keep evil forces away and bring good luck to the home it protected. What is more, a horseshoe is a symbol of fertility. Its magical properties were reinforced when it was fixed to the door with seven nails; according to popular folklore, number seven has the luck-attracting power, too. Lucky horseshoe with its ends pointing upwards acts like a little storage container for any good luck that is floating by. Fill your life with good fortune, too!   •    great gift idea •    pride of your collection •    meticulous attention to detail •    intricate embellishments     •    elegant presentation case decorated with popular symbols of luck   MULTIPLY YOUR LUCK… SEVEN TIMES! If a ladybug lands on you, it will bring you good luck in love, marriage and romance. This lovely seven-spotted ladybug will fulfill all your romantic wishes. The leaves of a four-leaf clover are said to stand for luck, faith, hope and love. A lucky holder of this little treasure can expect sevenfold good fortune! An elephant pointing its trunk upwards stands for serenity, wisdom, good luck and… victory. It will shower you with good fortune wherever you go! In the philosophy of Feng Shui, a turtle symbolizes longevity, wisdom and stability. It will bring good luck and prosperity to your home. Who knows, maybe the goldfish will fulfill your three wishes, too? A bull stands for reliability and strength. It is a symbol of fulfilling life and stable, balanced relationships. It will bring you prosperity… not only in finance and investment!    
Denomination: 500 CFA francs
Material: Ag 999
Decoration: digital printing, a capsule containing a silver 24-carat gold-plated filigree insert
Size: 32.00 mm
Weight: 14.14 g
Date of issue: December 2016