Cameroon – 2025 – 2000 Francs – Saint Matthew 12 Apostle Series GILDED

Description

The St. Matthew Coin, the ninth release in the 12 Apostles Series, is a 2 oz .999 fine silver masterpiece limited to just 199 pieces worldwide and issued by the Republic of Cameroon in 2025 with a face value of 2000 Francs CFA. Measuring 33 × 60 mm and available in antique silver or gold-gilded finishes, it honors Matthew’s transformation from tax collector to Gospel author and martyr. The obverse depicts St. Matthew as the angelic evangelist, scroll in hand and framed by sweeping wings, embodying divine wisdom and purpose; the antique finish accentuates solemn grace while the gilded version radiates spiritual authority. The reverse captures his martyrdom with an angel descending to offer a palm of victory, juxtaposing earthly violence and celestial grace—shadowed contours highlight the drama in silver, and gilding elevates it into a vision of triumph. This coin is a rare tribute to redemption, faith, and legacy, blending profound symbolism with exquisite artistry to immortalize the Apostle’s enduring message of hope and transformation.