Coin | Silver Three Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon |
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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 was issued to mark the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon 2024 (10 February 2024 - 28 January 2025). It is denominated as 2,024 Francs. |
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Obverse | |
At centre, the obverse of the coin depicts a dragon's head facing right. Below it, the MW mint mark of the Mint of Poland (m over W), for Mennica Warszawska (Mint of Warsaw).
Around above, the country of issue RÉPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN (Republic of Cameroon) and the date of issue 2024.
Around below, the face value 2024 FRANCS CFA.
In small letters around below left, the hallmark Ag 999 (99.9% silver). |
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Reverse | |
The reverse is coloured and depicts a mythical Chinese dragon, surrounded by clouds, flowers, bamboo, and festive lanterns.
Above left, the Chinese character for dragon, 龍. |
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Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: high relief, antique, coloured, selective gilding, holographic enamel. Packaging: in a display box (with the CIT logo) with a Certificate of Authenticity (from the Mint of Poland). |
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