Description

Twists of Destiny – The Golden Touch

(2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs Silver Coin)

Myth often cautions through beauty, and few tales carry their warning with the poignancy of King Midas. Mint XXI interprets the turning point of that legend—the moment desire collapses into consequence—with a composition that feels both intimate and monumental. The 2 oz .999 silver field rises in high relief to reveal Midas mid-embrace, his gesture intended as comfort, becoming instead the irrevocable act that defines his fate. The sorrow in the scene is not amplified but quietly distilled, allowing its emotional weight to emerge through restraint.

Digital printing softens the narrative with tonal depth, while selective gilding underscores the paradox at the heart of the myth: gold as both aspiration and ruin. The gilded areas do not merely adorn—they articulate the precise instant of transformation, capturing wealth not as luxury, but as burden. The antique finish grants the 50 mm surface a muted gravitas, echoing the sense of timeless caution embedded in the story.

Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, The Golden Touch stands at the intersection of narrative refinement and collectible scarcity. Its purity, craftsmanship, and interpretive clarity make it a compelling addition for collectors drawn to myth rendered with emotional precision. Afzina Silver ensures authenticated provenance, original presentation, and a seamless acquisition experience.

A coin crafted for those who understand that fortune, unmeasured, becomes its own undoing.