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10 Francs Chinese Warrior
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Diameter | 38 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is depicted centrally in the field, surrounded by the circular legend naming the issuing state and its national motto. The denomination and date of issue appear within the design, completing the inscription. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL 2010 10 FRANCS |
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued collector-oriented struck pieces under licensing arrangements since the late 1990s, with the series bearing little connection to Congolese monetary history. This "Chinese Warrior" issue is part of a broader wave of DRC-licensed commemoratives produced primarily for the Chinese collector and gift market, manufactured by private mints under contract rather than by any Congolese national institution.
Silver-plated copper issues of this type were distributed almost exclusively through overseas dealers. Virtually none entered circulation in Kinshasa.