L'Amour Toujours silver proof coin Cameroon 2011

The swan has always inspired human fantasy. It already appeared in Greek and Nordic mythology. For instance, Kara the Swan Queen of the Valkyries, defeated her enemies by flying over them singing angrily. Since the 16th century the swan has been a symbol in numerous images of the reformer Martin Luther and on church roofs. Nowadays, this elegant water bird is associated with purity, love and fidelity.
The swan is not only symbolically, but also visually, an expression of charm, grace and cordiality. Especially when two of the species look at one another and their long, elegant flowing necks form the shape of a heart