Cameroon – 2025 – 1000 Francs – Perito Moreno Glacier (Journey of a Lifetime series) 1oz silver

Description

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Witness the raw power of nature with the ‘Perito Moreno Glacier’ coin, a dazzling addition to PopCoins®’ Journey of a Lifetime series, licensed by CTB Global®. Struck in 1 oz pure silver, this coin vividly portrays Argentina’s majestic glacier, alive with deep cracks, icy shades, and monumental scale. The colorful design captures both the fragile beauty and unstoppable force of one of Patagonia’s most famous natural wonders. Just like standing before the glacier and hearing its echoing cracks, this collectible evokes awe and admiration. Each coin comes in elegant blister packaging with a personalized traveler’s story, tying the experience directly to the collector’s hands. With only 99 pieces released worldwide, it is as rare and precious as the glacier itself. Available now at select modern coin dealers—add this striking natural treasure to your numismatic journey.

Coin description

In the middle of the reverse is a high resolution printed “Perito Moreno Glacier” image. Around the image is a circle of elements related to travelling which appear on each of the coins. At the bottom the series name “JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME” is written.

The obverse side of the coin depicts the unique coat of arms for Cameroon. Surrounding the coat of arms there are various elements related to travelling. The coat of arms has the inscriptions: “REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN” (country of issue), “2025” (the year of issue) and “1000 FRANCS CFA” (the face value).

Background information

The Perito Moreno Glacier is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, a remnant of massive glaciations that covered southern South America during the last Ice Age. Over millennia, ice shaped valleys and landscapes, carving deep fjords and forming moraines. Indigenous peoples, including the Tehuelche, lived in Patagonia long before European exploration, adapting to its harsh conditions. In the late 19th century, explorers and scientists began mapping the region, noting the size and dynamism of glaciers like Perito Moreno. The glacier was named after Francisco Moreno, a pioneering Argentine explorer and geographer whose surveys helped define national borders with Chile. By the early 20th century, scientific studies documented its unusual behavior: unlike most glaciers, it advanced periodically, creating natural ice dams across Lake Argentino. These cycles resulted in dramatic ruptures, events that became noted in historical records. Perito Moreno thus became a prominent example of glacial processes shaping Patagonia’s cultural and environmental history.