Cameroon 500 francs The Big Khan Mosque proof silver coin 2017

The Cameroon 500 Francs “The Big Khan Mosque” proof silver coin, issued in 2017, is a refined numismatic tribute to one of the most important monuments of Islamic architecture in Crimea. This coin honors the Big Khan Mosque (Büyük Han Cami), a key religious and cultural landmark of Bakhchisarai, historically associated with the Crimean Khanate.

The reverse presents a detailed architectural panorama of the mosque complex. A tall, slender minaret rises above the main prayer hall with its tiled roof, arched colonnades, and rhythmic windows. Surrounding buildings with sloping roofs, stairways, and facades create depth, while stylized trees add balance to the composition. Decorative geometric ornamentation frames the scene, and inscriptions in Cyrillic identify “Bakhchisarai,” “Big Khan Mosque,” and the construction date “1532,” emphasizing the monument’s historical roots.

The obverse bears the national coat of arms of Cameroon with scales of justice, a sword, and a star within a shield. Around it are the inscriptions “République du Cameroun,” “Paix – Travail – Patrie,” the year 2017, and the denomination 500 Francs CFA, executed on a mirror-like proof field.

Struck in proof silver, this coin combines architectural heritage, religious history, and elegant medallic art. It is an excellent choice for collectors interested in world architecture, Islamic culture, and historically themed silver issues.

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