The
Republic of Cameroon 100 Francs CFA Black Rhinoceros Aurum®
combines legal-tender currency, wildlife artwork and real 24-karat gold in one distinctive collectible note.
Issued by the Republic of Cameroon, this two-sided Aurum commemorates the
critically endangered black rhinoceros and contains
1/1000 troy ounce of .999 pure gold.
The striking red, green and gold design draws inspiration from the colors of the
Cameroonian flag while showcasing one of Africa's most recognizable and threatened animals.
Product Details
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Issuing Country: Republic of Cameroon
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Denomination: 100 Francs CFA
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Design: Black Rhinoceros
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Format: Aurum® Gold Note
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Gold Purity: .999 Pure Gold / 24K
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Gold Content: 1/1000 Troy Ounce
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Status: Legal Tender
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Printing: Two-Sided
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Dimensions: Approximately 3 × 6.9375 inches
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Worldwide Mintage: 10,000
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Manufactured: United States
Black Rhinoceros Obverse
The obverse features a single black rhinoceros shown in profile alongside a gold star
and the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cameroon.
The bold red and green color palette references the national colors of Cameroon while
the gold layer beneath the artwork gives the note its distinctive Aurum appearance.
Rhinoceros Family Reverse
The reverse depicts a family of black rhinoceroses beneath an acacia tree, expanding
the wildlife theme across both sides of the note and celebrating the species in its
African habitat.
Real Gold & Legal Tender
Unlike many collectible Aurum designs, this issue was authorized as legal tender by
the Republic of Cameroon with a denomination of 100 Francs CFA.
Each note incorporates 1/1000 troy ounce of .999 pure gold using
Aurum technology, which places a precise layer of precious metal within a durable
polymer note.
Limited Worldwide Mintage
Production of the Cameroon Black Rhinoceros Aurum was limited to
10,000 pieces worldwide, adding another collectible element to this
unusual combination of precious metal, legal-tender currency and wildlife artwork.
Why Add It to Your Collection?
- Official 100 Francs CFA legal-tender issue
- Contains 1/1000 troy ounce of .999 pure gold
- Features the critically endangered black rhinoceros
- Detailed two-sided artwork
- Limited worldwide mintage of 10,000
- Made in the United States
- Combines gold, currency and wildlife collecting in one piece
