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10 Francs – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The death of Pope John Paul II

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Period:

Democratic Republic

(since 1997)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1998)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 25 g

Silver weight: 23.12 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

Numista: #175655

Value

Exchange value: 10 CDF

Bullion value: $66.83

Obverse

Description:

John Paul II bust praying before a golden crucifix.

Inscription:

En Mémoire du Pape Jean-Paul II (doré)

1978-2005

Translation:

In Memory of Pope John Paul II (gilded)

1978-2005

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Majestic wild cat

Inscription:

République Démocratique du Congo

10 Francs

2005

Translation:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

10 Francs

2005

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	5,000

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

10 Francs

2005