Baron Samedi is a well-known loa (spirit) in Haitian Vodou. He watches over graveyards and stands at the doorway between life and death. Though linked to mortality, he’s also called on for healing—especially when life hangs in the balance. Now, the 2025 2 oz Antique Colorized Cameroon Silver Baron Samedi Coin is available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a presentation box!
• Antique specimen with selective colorization!
• Limited mintage of 500 coins!
• Contains 2 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 2,000 Francs (CFA) is backed by the Cameroonian government.
• On the obverse is the Cameroonian coat of arms.
• The reverse depicts Baron Samedi in a seated position.

Baron Samedi grew out of Haiti’s blended traditions, where West African beliefs met Catholic symbols during the colonial era. His image draws from African ideas about death and ancestors—especially among the Fon and Kongo—while also reflecting European funeral dress, which is why he’s often shown in formal attire.

All 2025 2 oz Antique Colorized Cameroon Silver Baron Samedi Coins arrive with a presentation box. Each coin features an antique finish across the fields, with selective color applied to Baron Samedi on the reverse. He appears in a purple suit, holding a gold scepter wrapped with a gold snake.

On the obverse of the 2025 Antique Colorized Cameroon Silver Baron Samedi Coin, you’ll see the coat of arms of Cameroon. To the left of the main design sits a national seal, while the central motif shows a skull with candles arranged around it. Over time, the Baron’s presence in Haitian life grew as people looked for a guide through grief and uncertainty—turning hard history into a living tradition that respects death without surrendering to fear.

The reverse of the 2025 2 oz Antique Colorized Silver Baron Samedi Coin shows the Baron seated in a cemetery scene. He typically wears a black top hat, a tailcoat, and dark glasses with cotton in the nostrils—details that echo a body prepared for burial. He represents the certainty of death while also carrying a mischievous streak known for jokes, rum, and cigars.

Please contact BullionMax with any questions about silver coins. You can call us at 800-729-3202, chat with us online, or email us directly.