10 Franc Buffalo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued novelty coinage under licensing arrangements since the late 1990s, producing pieces for the collector market with no meaningful domestic circulation. This buffalo piece is part of that output — struck not for Congolese commerce but for international coin dealers and themed sets.

Silver-plated copper with these specifications was a common production choice among private minting contractors serving small-nation licensing deals during this period, particularly through mints in China and Eastern Europe.