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10 Francs Henry the Navigator
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Diameter | 38 mm |
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| Obverse description | A standing lion in profile facing right occupies the central field, depicted in high relief with fine detailing of its mane and musculature. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 FRANCS is inscribed in the lower field beneath the lion. The coin exhibits a mirror-like proof finish with frosted devices contrasting against a polished background. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a detailed allegorical scene depicting a group of explorers or sailors crowded together in the lower portion of the field, evoking the voyages of the Age of Discovery. Above the figures, a stylized map of Africa is prominently displayed, flanked by labels for the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by a compass rose, referencing the navigational achievements of Prince Henry. The legend HENRI LE NAVIGATEUR curves along the upper periphery, and the dates 1394 · 1460 — marking the birth and death years of Prince Henry the Navigator — are inscribed along the lower border. The overall composition is rendered in high relief proof style with frosted devices against a polished field. |
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