Cameroon – 2025 – 100 Francs – Monkey King’s Golden Headband 280 gr copper

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NOTE: Images show all 3 coins in the series. Sold separate.

The legend of the Golden Headband tells of Sun Wukong, the rebellious Monkey King, whose defiance of the heavens led to the creation of a mystical headband forged by the Buddha. Adorned with gold gilding and spirals, this headband, measuring 180mm in diameter and 35mm thick, was meant to control his power by tightening at the slightest defiance, forcing him to confront his unruly nature and learn humility.

Over time, the pain of the tightening headband transformed from punishment to a blessing in disguise, guiding the Monkey King on a journey of redemption. The Golden Headband came to symbolize the balance between power and responsibility, reminding us that true freedom is achieved through self-mastery and wisdom. It remains an enduring emblem of growth and transformation.