The Banknote Society
Shri Ram 1 oz Silver Coin – World's First Commemorative Coin on Lord Rama – Optical Illusion "All-Seeing Eyes" Edition
Per piece
This is a genuinely historic release: the first commemorative coin ever issued in the world dedicated to Lord Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, officially struck as legal tender by the Republic of Cameroon with a face value of 1000 Francs CFA. This coin marks a numismatic first, giving devotees and collectors worldwide the opportunity to own a genuinely unprecedented piece of devotional coinage.
The obverse features an extraordinarily detailed, fully colorized portrait of Shri Ram, adorned in intricate golden jewelry, a crown, and surrounded by vibrant marigold, purple, and green floral garlands, with the devotional inscription "जय श्री राम" (Jai Shri Ram) repeated around the coin's border against a deep green background. The reverse carries the official Republic of Cameroon coat of arms, the denomination "1000 FRANCS CFA," and the year of issue, 2025, confirming its status as officially sanctioned government legal tender.
A remarkable optical illusion effect: this coin has been specially engraved so that Lord Ram's eyes appear to follow and meet your gaze from whichever angle you view the coin — a striking visual effect achieved through precise micro-engraving of the pupils and iris detail. This technique, more commonly associated with fine portrait art and select premium numismatic issues, adds a genuinely captivating, almost lifelike quality to the coin that significantly elevates both its devotional impact and its display appeal.
Technical Specifications:
Each coin ships with an official Certificate of Authenticity from POPCOINS, confirming it as genuine legal tender of the Republic of Cameroon, individually numbered from the limited mintage of 108 pieces, and guaranteed to match all stated specifications.
Why this coin is exceptional:
Please note: the individual coin number shown on the certificate will vary based on current stock availability from the limited run of 108 pieces. You will receive a genuine, certified coin from this mintage.
Who this coin is for
An essential acquisition for devotees of Lord Ram seeking a historically significant, first-of-its-kind silver keepsake, silver bullion collectors drawn to extremely limited mintages, and numismatists interested in coins featuring notable engraving techniques and world numismatic firsts.