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10 Francs Famous Paintings - 'Young Girl in a Ball Gown'
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is centrally depicted, featuring a leopard's head facing front, flanked by a crossed elephant tusk and spear, all enclosed within a fork-shaped decorative border. Two ribbon banners bear the national motto, with JUSTICE to the left and TRAVAIL to the right, while a third banner beneath the leopard reads PAIX. The country name DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO arcs across the upper field in two lines. The date 2009 appears in the lower left field and the denomination 10 FRANC in the lower right, all set against a dark mirror-polished background. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-color reproduction of Berthe Morisot's Impressionist painting 'Young Girl in a Ball Gown' (Jeune Fille en Robe de Bal), centrally positioned within an ornately decorated rectangular frame. The painting depicts a young woman in an elegant formal gown rendered in Morisot's characteristic loose, fluid brushwork with soft pastel tones. The decorative border surrounding the image features intricate scrollwork and filigree motifs, enhancing the artistic presentation of the composition. |
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