St. Matthias: 12 Apostles Series Gold Glided 2 oz Silver Coin 2000 Francs CFA Cameroon 2025
 
Is the 6th Issue from the 12 Apostles Series, also includ:
2025 - Crucifixion of St Peter
2025 - St. Andrew
2025 - St. Simon
2025 - St. James The Great
2025 - St. Thomas
2025 - St. Matthias
2025 - St. Philip
* All release offer in Antiqued and gold Glided Finish
 
The St. Matthias Coin stands as the sixth release in the prestigious 12 Apostles Series, commemorating the only apostle chosen after Christ's ascension—a man called by divine will to restore the Twelve. Though often standing in the shadows of more renowned apostles, St. Matthias’s story is a beacon for all who serve with quiet faith and unwavering devotion.
 
This stunning coin captures the depth of St. Matthias's sacrifice, humility, and martyrdom, brought to life through masterful high-relief engraving and finished in either antique or luxurious gold gilded editions.
 
The reverse of the St. Matthias Coin depicts the powerful and somber moment of his martyrdom, historically believed to have been through stoning and beheading—symbolized dramatically on this piece.
 
Emerging from the scene, a figure of St. Matthias appears breaking through a field of jagged stones, gazing upwards with serenity and resolve, embodying his final witness of faith. Each detail—from his weathered face to the scattering stones—captures the gravity of his sacrifice.
 
Above him, engraved delicately, is "St. Matthias", marking his eternal place among the Apostles. The gold gilded edition illuminates this dramatic scene, highlighting the stones and his figure with radiant splendor, symbolizing how his faith triumphed over death.
 
The obverse introduces a guillotine-like frame, symbolizing martyrdom and sacrifice, representing the harsh yet sanctified fate that awaited many apostles, including Matthias.
 
Crafted with wood-textured motifs and structural bolts, it surrounds the essential inscriptions.
 
The Gold Gilded edition transforms this design into a brilliant golden monument, elevating its symbolic resonance and making the cross and blade shine as emblems of sacrifice and eternal faith.
 
Why This Sixth Release is a Collectible Masterpiece:
✅Rare Depiction of St. Matthias: The only apostle chosen after Judas, embodying unique historical and spiritual significance.
✅Dramatic High Relief: Captures the powerful moment of martyrdom with breathtaking depth and texture.
✅Dual Finishes: Choose between a historic antique silver or a radiant gold gilded version—both crafted to perfection.
✅Symbolism of Sacrifice and Divine Choice: The guillotine-like motif reflects the price of apostleship and Matthias’s ultimate devotion.
✅Exclusive Mintage: Limited to only 199 pieces, this is a prized treasure for collectors and believers alike.
 
Own a Tribute to Quiet Faith and Unshaken Devotion
The St. Matthias Coin is more than just a piece of precious metal—it is a symbol of God's choice, human courage, and eternal faith. As the sixth coin in the growing 12 Apostles Series, it represents a vital chapter in Christian heritage and history.
 
With only 199 coins worldwide, this is your chance to secure a lasting tribute to the apostle who stepped into the breach when faith was tested and history was waiting to be written.
 
The Story of St. Matthias –The Apostle Chosen by God’s Hand
Among the apostles who walked in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, St. Matthias stands as a figure of both mystery and profound spiritual significance. Unlike the others, Matthias was not called during Jesus’s earthly ministry, but was instead chosen by the other apostles after the ascension of Christ, filling the void left by Judas Iscariot’s betrayal.
 
His story is one of faithfulness without recognition, devotion without title, and courage in the face of obscurity—a man whose quiet service earned him a place among the Twelvethrough divine election.
 
Chosen to Restore the Twelve –A Moment of Divine Selection
Following the tragic fall of Judas Iscariot, the early Christian community faced a dilemma. The sacred circle of twelve apostles, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and representing divine order, was broken.
 
In Acts 1:15-26, Peter addressed the believers, declaring that another must be appointed to take Judas's place, a witness to the resurrection of Christ. Among those who had walked with Jesus from the time of John the Baptist to the Ascension, two men were proposed:
 
Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus)
Matthias
 
Rather than choosing themselves, the apostles turned to God in prayer, seeking divine guidance:
 
“Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.”—Acts 1:24-25
 
They cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias, marking him as God’s choice to complete the Twelve. This pivotal moment emphasizes the sovereignty of God in appointing leaders, reminding us that even those who serve quietly and faithfully may be called to great destiny.