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10 Francs 5th Anniversary of Independence
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Currency | Franc (1960-1967) |
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| Obverse description | At center, a right-facing portrait bust of President Joseph Kasa-Vubu, the first President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rendered in high relief. The state name REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO curves along the upper periphery, flanked by star ornaments, while the legend JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL curves along the lower periphery. The name PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU arcs immediately below the state name, also flanked by stars. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Two crossed palm trees dominate the central field, symbolizing the Congo. The commemorative legend ☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE ☆ curves along the upper periphery, flanked by star ornaments. Below the palm trees, the gold fineness ARGOR 900/1000 is inscribed, followed by the face value 10 FRS and the date 1965 in the lower field. A beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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