The Great Greek Mythology
Charon
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Cameroon |
| Year of Issue: | 2024 |
| Face Value: | 1000 francs CFA |
| Metal: | Silver. 999 |
| Weight: | 1 oz |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Quality: | Antique finish |
| Mintage: | 500 pcs |
| Features: | High relief, selective gilding |
DESCRIPTION
In ancient Greek mythology, one figure stands as a timeless symbol of transition and passage — the enigmatic Charon, the ferryman of souls. According to ancient myths, those who have passed away have to cross the rivers Styx and Acheron to reach the underworld. With a lantern in hand, he ushers departed spirits on a one-way journey, their passage shrouded in mystery and awe of the unknown. His fee for carrying the dead across the rivers to the underworld is a coin. On the 1 oz collectible, several gilded coins are depicted in Charon's hand, reminding us that every journey has its price.
The Charon coin endures as a testament to the eternal balance between the worlds where the currency is not of gold, but of destiny itself.
