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PARADISO THE DIVINE COMEDY 700TH ANNIVERSARY 5 OZ 2000 FRANCS CAMEROON 2021

DANTE PARADISO The Divine Comedy 700th Anniversary 5 Oz 5000 Francs CFA Silver Coin Cameroon 2021

Paradise from the Divine Comedy, for the 700th anniversary of Dante's masterpiece. The reverse shows the face of God surrounded by choirs of angels, the obverse the poet's laurel-crowned profile. 5 oz of .999 silver, 65 mm, high relief and antique finish. Mintage of only 333 pieces. Book-style wooden case and certificate of authenticity. Mint XXI, Cameroon 2021.

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Metal: Silver
Year of issue: 2021
Denomination: 5000 CFA Francs
Certificate: Yes
Diameter: 65 mm
Weight: 5 Oz
Mintage: 333 pieces
Country: Cameroon
Series: Divine Comedy
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Box
Availability: Available now

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DANTE PARADISO The Divine Comedy 700th Anniversary 5 Oz 5000 Francs CFA Silver Coin Cameroon 2021

Dante's Paradise in five ounces of silver

Dante Alighieri completed the Divine Comedy shortly before his death in 1321. For the 700th anniversary of this masterpiece, Mint XXI created a series of three 5 oz coins – Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. Paradiso completes the journey: after Hell and Purgatory, the poet finally reaches Paradise.

Reverse: the face of God among the angels

At the centre of the reverse is the calm, bearded face of God – the heart of the Empyrean, the highest heaven of Dante's poem. It is surrounded by dozens of angels praying, listening and playing musical instruments, their wings sculpted in fine detail. The design is struck in high relief and given an antique finish that brings out its depth and every detail. A stylised PARADISO inscription runs along the bottom.

Obverse: the poet's portrait

The obverse shows Dante's laurel-crowned profile, a laurel branch and the anniversary mark “700 The Divine Comedy”, with the inscriptions REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN and 5000 FRANCS CFA 2021.

Collector's edition

The coin comes in a wooden case with a book-style cover reading “Dante Alighieri – Paradiso – The Divine Comedy, 700th Anniversary Edition”, together with a certificate of authenticity. The worldwide mintage is only 333 pieces.

A gift idea

A remarkable gift for lovers of literature, sacred art and Italian culture, and a highlight of any high-relief coin collection. Together with Inferno and Purgatorio it forms the complete Divine Comedy trilogy.