The reverse of the coin features a dramatic depiction of the Socorro UFO Incident of 1964. At the center, two extraterrestrial figures stand next to an oval-shaped craft, glowing with a blue-white light in the night sky. In the foreground, Officer Lonnie Zamora is portrayed lying on the ground, observing the scene in awe. To the left, a police car is shown with its door open, adding an authentic touch to the historical event. The background is filled with a starry night sky, enhancing the mysterious atmosphere. The inscription "SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO" along with the coordinates "34°02'39.2"N 106°55'21.6"W" and the year "1964" are engraved, emphasizing the exact location and date of the incident. The obverse presents an intricate design of a porthole, through which a view of the vast, starry universe is visible. The porthole is surrounded by metallic textures, mimicking the appearance of a spacecraft. Around the central motif are the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN" – the issuing country, "2 oz" – the weight, "2000 FRANCS CFA" – the face value, "2025" – the year of issue, and "Ag 999" – the Silver purity.
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