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1000 Francs Cross-River gorilla
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
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| Reverse description | A dramatic close-up portrait of a Cross-River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) fills the entire field, rendered in high relief with meticulous naturalistic detail capturing the deeply furrowed skin, pronounced brow ridges, broad nasal structure, and powerful jaw of the animal facing directly toward the viewer. A striking and distinctive feature consists of two inset crystal or enamel eyes with amber-brown coloration, lending a vivid, lifelike quality to the design. The textured fur and facial musculature are rendered with exceptional engraving precision against a finely worked background suggestive of foliage. The species name CROSS-RIVER GORILLA arcs along the lower right field, with the date 2012 inscribed at the base. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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