2018 Republic of Cameroon 2000 Francs - World Cultures: Kapala - NGC PF70
- Grading Service: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - NGC
- Grade: Proof 70 Antiqued - PF70 Antiqued
- Certification: 4959149-007
- Country: Republic of Cameroon
- Years: 2018
- Mint: Mint of Poland (1766-Date)
- Denomination: 2,000 CFA
- Currency: CFA Franc ( Bank of Central African States 1973-Date)
- Composition: .999 Silver
- Diameter: 45mm
- Weight: 62.2g
- Edge: Smooth
- Mintage: 500
- Obverse: Included is the Coat of Arms of Cameroon, the face value and the year of issue along with symbols of the Hindu culture
- Reverse: Features a detailed image of a Kapala, an ancient cup made from a human skull. There is a real turquoise inlay inserted in the forehead of the skull
This Kapala Skull is the first coin of 5 in a series from the Mint of Poland. This series Showcases iconic items from some of the worlds more colourful and striking cultures. The coin features a real Turquoise inlay, has an Antique Black Proof Finis.
A Kapala is a cup made from a human skull and is used in both Hindu Tantra and Buddhist Tantra as a ritual implement. Tibetan skullcups are known for their ornate carving and are often mounted with elaborate gems and precious metals. They are used in Tibetan monasteries to hold bread or dough cakes, torma, and wine in place of blood and flesh. The offerings are to potent gods like Dharmapala (“defender of the faith”), and the Karpala is often depicted being carried by many deities of the Vajrayana in both Hindu and Buddhist religious imagery.
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