2000 Francs (Laocoön and His Sons) 2020 front 2000 Francs (Laocoön and His Sons) 2020 back
2000 Francs (Laocoön and His Sons) 2020 photo
© Mint of Poland

2000 Francs Laocoön and His Sons

2020 year
Silver (.999) (with selective gilding) 62.20 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
2000 Francs CFA 2000 XAF = USD 3.37
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) (with selective gilding)
Weight
62.20 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#227226
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Laocoön and His Sons statue at centre, Vatican Museum ceiling in background, main façade of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VATICAN MUSEUM
LAOCOÖN GROUP

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Laocoon group is a Roman marble copy of an ancient Greek bronze sculpture depicting the Trojan priest Laocoon and his two sons being attacked by snakes. It is housed in the Vatican's Museo Pio-Clementino, in the Vatican Collection, Belvedere, no. 74. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of silver and selective gilding, making it a truly distinctive piece. The use of silver as the primary material gives the coin a sleek, modern look, while the strategic application of gold accents adds a touch of luxury and sophistication. This eye-catching design is sure to make the coin stand out in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020 MW 999 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Francs (Laocoön and His Sons) 2020 coin.