Cameroon – 2024 – 500 Francs – CHRYSIRIDIA RHIPHEUS The Secret Garden Butterflies

Description

Also known as the Madagascan sunset moth or the “rainbow butterfly,”
this species is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. Its wings
form an extraordinary mosaic of colours that shift depending on the angle of light.
The coin reflects this effect through a dynamic composition and a vivid palette inspired
by the moth’s natural iridescence. The central motif is presented beneath a magnifying
lens, which highlights the intricacy of the design and reveals subtle tonal transitions.