St. Philip: 12 Apostles Series Antiqued 2 oz Silver Coin 2000 Francs CFA Cameroon 2025
 
Is the 7th 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. Philip Coin, the seventh release in the 12 Apostles Series, is a dramatic and spiritual homage to a man whose faith journey was defined by his honest questions, immediate obedience, and ultimate sacrifice. As one of Christ’s earliest followers, St. Philip not only sought the truth but brought others to it, and in the end, laid down his life for the Gospel.
 
Crafted in exquisite high reliefwith two finish options—antique silver and radiant gold gilded—this coin captures his iconic martyrdomand symbols of providencein a bold, cross-shaped silhouette.
 
The Story of St. Philip –The Questioner Who FollowedFirst called in Galilee by Jesus Himself, Philip’s story is one of immediate trust and personal witness. Upon meeting Christ, he declared: “We have found Him of whomMoses and the Prophets wrote.”—John 1:45
 
His role among the apostles was defined by genuine curiosity and a thirst for deeper understanding. During the Last Supper, Philip asked:“Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”—John 14:8
 
Jesus’s profound reply—“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father”—cemented Philip’s place in the narrative of divine revelation.
 
Following the resurrection, Philip preached the Gospel in Phrygia(modern-day Turkey), where he was ultimately arrested and condemned for challenging idol worship.
 
The reverse side of the coin portrays St. Philip bound to a cross, crucified upside down, his arms stretched in surrender and his body contorted yet composed. This moment of martyrdom—set against a rugged cross—is more than a death scene; it's a visual sermon of sacrifice, conviction, and triumph over fear.
 
In the antique version, raw textures and shadows evoke the suffering of the scene.
In the gold gilded version, the ropes, folds of cloth, and Philip’s serene face glow with divine radiance, suggesting the glory awaiting the faithful beyond the cross.
At the base of the cross, his name is delicately engraved: St. Philip.
 
The obverse transforms into a symbolic tapestry of Philip’s faith and service, showing:
 
A basket of loaves, recalling the Feeding of the Five Thousand, where Jesus tested Philip’s understanding of provision.
Two fishon either side of the cross, referencing divine abundance and Philip’s role in helping others “find the Bread of Life.”
The wooden cross structure, where official inscriptions are engraved vertically along the beam: RÉPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN - 2 oz Ag 999 - 2000 FRANCS CFA 2025
The gold gilded editionturns these humble symbols—bread, fish, and cross—into icons of eternal sustenance and divine calling.
 
An Apostle Remembered, A Faith Forever Told
The St. Philip Coinis a deeply moving tribute to a man who followed the call, shared the truth, and surrendered his life in love and conviction. As the seventh releasein the 12 Apostles Series, it embodies the courage of those who go forth boldly—even to the cross.
 
With its distinctive shape, masterful detail, and rare availability, this coin is not only a piece of fine art, but a lasting symbol of apostolic faith, courage, and eternal reward.