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10 Francs – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Explorers of Africa

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Issuing organization: Central Bank of the Congo

Period:

Democratic Republic

(since 1997)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1998)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 17.53 g

Silver weight: 16.22 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #21

Numista: #162834

Value

Exchange value: 10 CDF

Bullion value: $46.38

Obverse

Description:

Lion inside, date outside.

Inscription:

BANQUE CENTRALE

REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE

DU CONGO

*** 1999 ***

Translation:

CENTRAL BANK

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

OF THE CONGO

*** 1999 ***

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Bust right, denomination right.

Inscription:

EXPLORERS OF AFRICA

10

FRANCS

SIR HENERY MORTON STANLEY

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Cape Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	10,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Democratic Republic of the Congo

10 Francs

1999