Republic of Cameroon

2023

This silver coin issued by the Republic of Cameroon features a detailed depiction of the Lamassu, the winged bull from ancient Sumerian and Assyrian mythology. The Lamassu, combining a bull’s body, eagle’s wings, and a human head, symbolized strength, protection, and divine authority and was traditionally placed at the entrances of palaces and temples in Mesopotamia. The design is framed by architectural columns and cuneiform-style inscriptions, referencing early writing systems of ancient Sumer. Struck as a modern collectible issue, the coin highlights humanity’s earliest civilizations and their lasting cultural legacy.