Cameroon 500 francs Jan Vermeer Girl Pearl Earring Art PR70 PCGS Ag coin 2017

The Cameroon 500 Francs “Girl with a Pearl Earring” silver coin, issued in 2017, pays tribute to one of the most recognizable masterpieces of world art created by Jan Vermeer. This refined numismatic issue transforms a timeless painting into a collectible proof coin, uniting classical art with modern minting excellence.

The reverse features a faithful colored reproduction of the famous portrait. The young girl is shown in three-quarter profile, turning her head toward the viewer, with expressive eyes and parted lips. She wears a blue headscarf with a flowing fabric fold and a warm-toned garment, while the iconic pearl earring softly reflects light, serving as the visual focal point. The dark background enhances the contrast and depth of the image, emphasizing the delicate facial features and subtle shading. Below the portrait, the artist’s name “Jan Vermeer” appears discreetly along the lower edge.

The obverse displays the coat of arms of Cameroon at the center, featuring a shield with scales and a sword beneath a star, flanked by crossed fasces. Around the rim are the inscriptions REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN and FRANCS CFA, with the denomination 500 and the year 2017 clearly indicated. The proof finish combines mirrored fields with frosted relief. The coin is struck in silver and certified by PCGS with the top grade PR70, confirming its flawless condition.

This coin is an elegant choice for collectors of fine art, classical paintings, and high-grade certified world silver issues.

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