Description GUARDIAN ANGEL – HOPE & PROTECTION: 2023 2oz 999 antiqued silver coin The “Guardian Angel” is a unique coin that symbolizes our brittleness, protection, and care. Guardian Angels are often seen as benevolent and supernatural beings tasked with safeguarding individuals, especially children, from harm and adversity, they serve as a source of solace, providing an unwavering sense of security and vigilance. The coin is beautiful, depicting a female Guardian Angel, gilded wings extended, protecting two children sitting in the ruins of a communal playground. The artist in charge of design and sculpting is Yuri Tikhonovsky, a Ukrainian based in Kyiv, and it’s clear he’s drawn considerable inspiration from the conflict currently raging through his homeland. The angel is carrying a sword and shield, something also wielded by the country’s patron saint, the Archangel Michael. There are so many little details across this face, with nothing superfluous: (Source: AgAuNews) Obverse The obverse shows the inscriptions: “REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN” – the issuing country, “2 oz” – the weight of the coin, “2000 FRANCS CFA” – the face value, “2023” the year of issue and “Ag 999” – the fineness of the Silver, name of the coin GUARDIAN ANGEL is top centre Packaging Your coin comes presented in a collector’s box. This coin is limited to only 500 pieces. A certificate of authenticity is enclosed. SPECIFICATION DENOMINATION 2000 Franc CFA COMPOSITION 62.2 grams (2oz) of 0.999 silver DIMENSIONS 50 mm FINISH High relief, antiqued with selective gilding MINTAGE 500
