The coin’s obverse features the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, whereas its reverse depicts the ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. In addition to this, both sides of the collectible are adorned with microprinted fragments of the most famous written works created by both authors. The portraits of both writers are coated with 24-carat gold. Miguel de Cervantes passed away on 22 April 1616. His Don Quixote of La Mancha, the knight struggling with windmills, has taken root in the collective imagination of readers all over the world. Simultaneously, William Shakespeare, England’s national poet and playwright, passed away on 23 April 1616. His parade of colorful individuals is a timeless gallery of human characters. Country: Cameroon Metal Purity: 999 Box: Yes Year of Issue: 2016 Coin Weight: 17.5 g CoA: Yes Face Value: 500 francs Dimensions: 38.61 mm Coin Accent: Gold gilding ID: CM0028 Quality: Proof Mintage quantity: 999 pcs