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10 Francs Compass
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed lion passant to left occupies the central field, depicted standing upon a grassy ground line with its full mane rendered in high relief. The date 2004 appears to the upper right of the lion in the field. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 FRANCS is inscribed in bold lettering along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed eight-pointed compass rose dominates the central field, its cardinal points marked N, S, O (Est/East rendered in French), and W, with the four intercardinal points NW, NO, SW, and SO also inscribed. The split date 20 04 flanks the north point of the compass rose at the upper periphery, bisected by the northward-pointing arm of the rose. The Latin motto LUX LUCIS (Light of Light) is inscribed vertically along the right peripheral field. |
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