Description
Metal                   Gold
Purity          0.999 (99.9%)
Weight                1/1000 Troy Ounce (~31.1 mg)
Dimensions         3 in X 6.9735 in
Attributes           Two-sided Printing, 24K Gold
Mintage        10,000
Packaging           Clear Protective Sleeve
The Republic of Cameroon 100 Francs CFA Black Rhinoceros Aurum® commemorates the critically endangered black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in 24 karat gold. This is one of the first legal tender bills issued by a government using Valaurum’s proprietary and patented Aurum® gold technology.
Today, the black rhinoceros remains critically endangered due to poaching and black-market trafficking of rhino horn. The black rhinoceros population dropped sharply between 1960 and 1995, and at one point, as few as 2500 surviving in the wild. Conservation groups have been working tirelessly to bring this species back from the brink of extinction, and their population is slowly starting to recover.
This 24 karat pure gold Aurum® both celebrates and supports this rare animal. Valaurum will donate 10% of proceeds to help fund rhinoceros conservation in Africa, allowing you to invest in both your own future and the future of this incredible animal.
The obverse side of the Republic of Cameroon 100 Francs CFA Black Rhinoceros Aurum® gold bill features a single black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) shown in profile with a gold star and the Coat of Arms of the Republic du Cameroun. On the reverse, we see a family of black rhinoceros under an acacia tree. The red and green color palette is a reference to the Cameroonian flag.
Each bill contains precisely 1/1,000-ounce of 24 karat gold protected between layers of durable polymer. The precious metal within each Aurum® is visible throughout each gold bill from edge to edge and is fully recoverable using standard fire assay techniques.
Each bill is printed with a unique serial number.
