Obverse: In central circle, the effigy of Queen Elizabeth IIfacing right, divides date, left/righ 20 23, state name at top REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN (Cameroon Republic), value at bottom 500 / FRANCS CFA. Two crossed mining pickaxes behind. Window frame. Reverse: Shows a man searching for gold on the river bank, coloured background with two man and hills. Theme at top GOLD RUSH and at bottom 1848 CALIFORNIA 1855. Window frame.
