{"product_id":"cameroon-2023-2000-francs-snake-island-incident-2-oz-999-silver-coin","title":"Cameroon 2023 2000 Francs SNAKE ISLAND INCIDENT 2 oz .999 Silver Coin","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst release in Carpathian Mint’s Ukraine War series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 troy oz of .999 fine silver with an antiqued finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-high relief with selective UV-printed colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCameroon 2023 issue with a face value of 2000 Francs CFA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide mintage of 500 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation box and Certificate of Authenticity included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures, equipment and a warship fill the 45 mm surface of Snake Island Incident, creating a densely layered composition in ultra-high-relief silver. The antique finish draws out the uniforms, vessel and defensive positions, while small areas of printed colour pick out Ukrainian flags and overhead projectiles. On the obverse, a helmeted soldier appears before a damaged building, with the Cameroon inscription, date and denomination around the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first Ukraine War release commemorates the confrontation at Snake Island on 24 February 2022, at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Issued for Cameroon in 2023 and presented by Carpathian Mint, this 500-piece edition records a defining episode through detailed relief rather than a conventional portrait alone. A presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity accompany it. Examine the detail of Snake Island Incident in silver at FORTYMILLION.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eMint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eCarpathian Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eIssuing country\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eCameroon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e2000 Francs CFA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eUkraine War, first release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003ePurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e.999 (99.9%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e2 troy oz (approximately 62.2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e45.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eAntiqued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eRelief\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eUltra High Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecial feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSelective UV printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eMintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e500 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003ePresentation box, capsule and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What event does this coin commemorate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. It commemorates the Snake Island confrontation of 24 February 2022 in the Black Sea, at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Why does the coin carry Cameroon’s name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. Cameroon is the issuing country. The Ukrainian subject commemorates the event, while the obverse carries the Cameroon inscription and 2000 Francs CFA denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What does Ultra High Relief mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. The design stands prominently above the background, giving the figures, ship and equipment a sculptural appearance. Relief describes the design’s depth, not a numerical condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Does UV printing mean it glows under ultraviolet light?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. No glow effect is claimed. UV printing identifies the stated printing process used for the selective colour details; it should not be read as a promise of fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is the darkened finish wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. No. Antiquing is the specified finish and deliberately creates contrast around the raised detail. This is not a Proof listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. How limited is it, and what is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. The worldwide mintage is 500 pieces. A presentation box, capsule and Certificate of Authenticity accompany the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FORTYMILLION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51120029270273,"sku":null,"price":459.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/9028\/6513\/files\/ukraine_war_001.jpg?v=1704792871","url":"https:\/\/fortymillioncoins.com\/products\/cameroon-2023-2000-francs-snake-island-incident-2-oz-999-silver-coin","provider":"FORTYMILLION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}