The reverse of this Silver coin presents Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper", one of the most studied and influential masterpieces in Western art. The composition stretches across the rectangular surface with striking harmony, preserving the monumental balance and psychological intensity of the original. At the center sits Christ, serene and immovable, while the twelve apostles unfold around him in animated groups, their gestures and expressions capturing shock, denial, devotion, and confusion at the moment of revelation. The long table, the receding perspective, and the luminous openings in the background all contribute to the extraordinary depth that made this mural a triumph of composition and human drama. Through detailed digital printing, the coin preserves the solemn atmosphere and fragile beauty of Leonardo's vision.The obverse contrasts the narrative richness of the reverse with a refined geometric structure of engraved lines radiating around a central motif. Its ordered design evokes framing, preservation, and the transformation of great art into precious metal. On the obverse, also the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN" - the issuing country, "1000 FRANCS CFA" - the face value, "2026" - the issuing year, and "Ag 999 1 oz" - the Silver fineness and weight.
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