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10 Francs Essai
| Issuer | Banque Nationale du Congo |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Weight | 2.83 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the large denomination numeral '10' above the denomination indicator 'F', with the word 'ESSAI' inscribed in small letters to the left of the numeral, indicating trial piece status. The legend 'BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO' arcs around the upper periphery, with 'LEOPOLDVILLE' inscribed on a secondary arc below it. The date '1965' appears at the bottom of the field flanked by two small decorative stars. The engraver's initials 'GAB' for Georges André Brunet appear at the lower rim, and the coin is bordered by a continuous milled edge dentilation. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO LEOPOLDVILLE 10 F ESSAI 1965 GAB (Translation: National Bank of the Congo Trial) |
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| Reverse lettering | JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL CvD (Translation: Justice Peace Work) |
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