2025 Republic of Cameroon 2000 francs CFA Meteorite Geography - Nantan Ag

The Nantan coin features an extraordinary centerpiece on the reverse: a genuine fragment of the Nantan meteorite, discovered in Guangxi, China, in 1958. Originating from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, this ancient traveler spent millennia journeying through space before reaching Earth.

The obverse displays the meteorite’s original coordinates, grounding its cosmic story in a precise moment of discovery. The Meteorite Geography collection offers a rare chance to hold a piece of the universe — a symbol of humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos.