The reverse of each coin in this Gold set showcases a beautifully illustrated seahorse species placed against a warm golden background that evokes the soft glow of sunlight filtering through ocean waters. Each coin features a different species - Hippocampus reidi, Hippocampus guttulatus, Hippocampus abdominalis, Hippocampus ingens, and Hippocampus kuda - highlighting the remarkable diversity found within this unique family of marine creatures. Their distinctive curled tails, elongated snouts, and delicate body structures are rendered with vivid coloration and intricate detail, emphasizing the subtle differences between each species. Around the design, engraved coral formations and rocky seabeds frame the composition, while the scientific name of each species appears along the upper rim of the coin. The obverse, shared by all coins in the set, features the coat of arms of Gabon at the center, symbolizing the issuing authority of the collection. Surrounding the emblem are the inscriptions "REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE" - the issuing country, "999/1000 FINE GOLD" - the fineness of the metal, and "1000 FRANCS CFA" - the face value.
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