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10 Francs African Crocodile
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed effigy of a standing lion in full profile occupies the central field, depicted in a naturalistic style with its head turned to face the viewer, standing upon a grassy ground line. The upper field bears the curved legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO, while the date 2000 is inscribed in the lower exergue. The mirror-like proof field provides strong contrast against the frosted relief of the lion's mane and musculature. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO 2000 |
| Reverse description | A highly detailed naturalistic depiction of an African crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is rendered in high relief, shown in a three-quarter perspective crawling to the left with its head raised, its heavily scaled and textured body occupying the majority of the field. The curved legend CROCODILE AFRICAIN arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 FRANCS is boldly inscribed in large characters in the lower field. The frosted relief of the crocodile contrasts effectively against the deeply mirrored proof background. |
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