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10 Francs 1913 Alfa Romeo
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Obverse description | A bold relief effigy of a walking lion facing right occupies the central field, depicted in profile atop a grassy ground line, conveying strength and heraldic dignity. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery in Latin characters, while the denomination 10 Francs is inscribed in the lower field beneath the lion. The design is set within a raised rim with a smooth inner border. |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a detailed relief depiction of the historic 1913 Alfa Romeo racing automobile, shown in left profile with its distinctive streamlined torpedo body, open-spoke wheels, and early automotive engineering clearly rendered. The curved legend AUTOMOBILES HISTORIQUES arcs along the upper periphery. Below the vehicle, the inscriptions Alfa Romeo and 1913 appear on two lines, with the issue year 2002 inscribed in the lower exergue. The overall composition is framed by a raised rim. |
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Congo's early 2000s commemorative program produced a wave of themed issues with no meaningful connection to the issuing country — this Alfa Romeo piece being a straightforward example. The coins found their market entirely among automotive collectors in Europe and Japan, not in Congolese circulation.
The 1913 Alfa Romeo referenced here was the company's first car produced under that name, following ALFA's acquisition by Nicola Romeo in 1915 — which creates a minor historical awkwardness the series never quite resolves.