2000 Francs CFA Buddha - Gilded

Issuer Gabon
Year 2025
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2000 Francs CFA
Currency CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 62.2 g
Diameter 50 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#187a
Obverse description On the obverse we still see the silhouette of the Buddha, the sacred Bodhi tree and the Sutra in Sanskrit on all obverse, along with the inscriptions: `REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE` - the country of issue, `2000 FRANCS CFA` - the face value, `2025` - the year of issue and `2OZ AG999` - the weight and fineness of the metal.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE GABONAISE 2000 FRANCS CFA 2025 2 OZ Gabon AG999
Reverse description The reverse of the coin presents The Buddha sitting in meditation under the Bodhi tree, his legs are crossed in the lotus position, symbolizing peace, serenity, and enlightenment. He remained in this position for seven days and nights, finally achieving enlightenment and becoming the awakened one, the Buddha. This moment is known as the moment of his enlightenment, when he transcended suffering and gained ultimate wisdom and compassion for all beings.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage 2025 - Gold Gilded - 9 999
Numisquare ID 8322222080
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