Cameroon 1000 francs Cross River Gorilla With Child proof silver coin 2011

The Cameroon 1000 Francs CFA silver coin, 2011, featuring the Cross River Gorilla with Child, is a powerful numismatic tribute to one of the world’s rarest and most endangered primates. Struck in proof-quality silver, this coin combines emotional depth, fine engraving, and strong wildlife symbolism.

The reverse presents a detailed sculptural depiction of an adult Cross River gorilla holding a young gorilla close to its body. The adult’s expressive face, deep-set eyes, and textured fur are rendered with remarkable realism, while the juvenile extends an arm outward, creating a sense of movement and vulnerability. In the background, softly engraved rocky terrain and natural landscape elements add context without distracting from the central figures. The inscription “CROSS RIVER GORILLA” curves along the upper rim, and the year 2011 appears at the bottom, anchoring the scene in time.

The obverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Cameroon on a mirror-like field. At its center is a shield bearing balanced scales and a vertical sword beneath a star, symbolizing justice, authority, and national unity. Surrounding legends identify the issuing country and the denomination 1000 francs CFA, arranged in a classic circular format.

The Cross River gorilla is critically endangered, found only in a small region along the Cameroon–Nigeria border. This coin not only highlights African wildlife heritage but also carries a strong conservation message, making it especially appealing to collectors of endangered species, primates, and meaningful modern silver issues.

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