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10 Francs Explorers of Africa - Sir Henry Morton Stanley
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Weight | 25.3100 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a centrally positioned facing lion's head in high relief within a recessed inner circle, its mane rendered in fine detail and its jaws open in a roaring pose. Surrounding the inner circle, the legend 'REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE' arcs across the upper portion and 'DU CONGO' appears at the base of the inner band. The outer ring bears the inscription 'BANQUE CENTRALE' along the upper arc, with six six-pointed stars evenly spaced around the border. The date '1999' is inscribed at the bottom of the field. The coin exhibits a two-tier design with a polished proof finish throughout. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely engraved facing bust of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the Victorian-era explorer and journalist, wearing his characteristic pith helmet and a cravat, with a prominent moustache. An African landscape scene is rendered in low relief behind the portrait, featuring vegetation, a boat on water to the left, and mountain terrain to the right. The curved legend 'EXPLORERS OF AFRICA' arcs across the upper field, while the denomination '10 FRANCS' appears to the right of the portrait. The subject's name 'SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY' is inscribed in a curved legend along the lower portion of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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