Mask of the Ancient Shu Kingdom - 3 oz Silver Coin - 3000 Francs CFA Cameroon 2025
 
Tribute to one of the most mysterious cultures of the ancient world
Combination of concave and high relief
Selective gilding imitating a freshly unearthed treasure
 
A numismatic journey to the heart of one of the most mysterious civilizations of ancient China. The design was inspired by the monumental masks of Sanxingdui — a discovery that transformed understanding of China’s ancient past. Each detail of the coin reflects the look of a 3,000-year-old artifact, while the combination of recessed sculpture and high relief symbolizes the duality of the material and spiritual worlds.
 
“Study the past if you would define the future”. - Confucius