Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik, Coin from Cameroon - detailed information

Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik, Coin from Cameroon
CoinSilver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik

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 sizes based on the troy ounce, including the large three ounces (3oz) of silver format.

This coin featuring the Domowik is part of the Slavic Beastiary series of coins.

Domowik (or Domovoy) in Slavic folklore is a household spirit. The Domovoy are believed to protect the well-being of a kin in any of its aspects. They are very protective towards the children and the animals of the house, constantly looking after them. These gods are often represented as fighting with one another, to protect and make grow the welfare of their kin. In such warfare, the Domovoy of the eventual winner family is believed to take possession of the household of the vanquished rivals.

MintMint of Gdansk Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 500
Obverse
Cameroon / Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik - obverse photo

At centre, 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; around below, 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 small letters below the Coat of Arms and on the left, the hallmark Ag 999 (99.9% silver).

Around above, the name of the country in French: REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN. Around below, the face value: 2000 FRANCS CFA (two thousand Central African CFA Francs).

The rim is wide and is decorated with floral and mythical-themed decorations. Inside a circular symbol above, the date of issue 2022.

Obverse Inscription REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 2000 FRANCS CFA 2022
Reverse
Cameroon / Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik - reverse photo

The reverse design features an image of a Domowik emerging from inside the cottage. There are everyday tools around the character. A color print has been applied to the background, thanks to which the silvery figure of the Domowik contrasts wonderfully with the background. The coin has also been refined with a colored resin with glitter and selective gold plating on the coin and series name.

Below left, the name of the coin: DOMOWIK, below which the name of the series, SLAVIC BESTIARY.

Reverse Inscription DOMOWIK SLAVIC BESTIARY
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: antique, coloured, high relief, selective gold plating, 3D amber insert.
Packaging: in wooden presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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See also

Coins in the Slavic Bestiary series include (ordered by design / metal / size / year):
- 3 oz Silver Coloured, Rusalka 2021
- 2 oz Silver, Rusalka 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Rusalka 2022
- 3 oz Silver Coloured, Domowik 2022
- 2 oz Silver, Domowik 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Domowik 2023
- 3 oz Silver Coloured, Alkonost 2023
- 2 oz Silver, Alkonost 2024
- 1 oz Silver, Alkonost 2024

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Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik: Details
CountryCameroon
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc, Cameroon
Coin TypeSilver Three Ounces (3 oz)
Issued2022
SymbolCoat of Arms of Cameroon
Face Value2000 (x Franc)
Total Mintage500
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin Alignment (Axis 6)
Size55.0000 mm
Mass93.3000 g
OCC IDBYNK-ODDC-XLDZ-OPQM
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Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik: Photo Slavic bestiary: Domowik 2022 | 3oz silver | Cameroon / thumbnail Slavic bestiary: Domowik 2022 | 3oz silver | Cameroon
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Silver Three Ounces 2022 Slavic Beastiary - Domowik: Photo Slavic bestiary: Domowik 2022 | 3oz silver | Cameroon / thumbnail Slavic bestiary: Domowik 2022 | 3oz silver | Cameroon
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