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10 Francs Langley-Centenary of Aviation
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a leopard's head facing, flanked by a crossed spear and arrow, with a ribbon banner below bearing the motto PAIX, flanked by JUSTICE to the left and TRAVAIL to the right, all set within a torch-like shield on a decorative base. The date 2008 is divided across the lower field, with 20 to the left and 08 to the right. The circular legend RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 FRANCS appears along the lower border. |
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| Reverse description | Central design features a detailed engraving of Samuel Langley's Aerodrome flying machine, depicted in flight with its characteristic tandem multiplane wing configuration, occupying the upper portion of the field. Below the aircraft, a bearded portrait bust of Samuel Pierpont Langley faces slightly left, with his name LANGLEY inscribed to the right. The legend 100th ANNIVERSARY OF AVIATION arcs along the upper periphery, while USA and the commemorative dates 1903-2003 appear along the lower field. |
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| Mintage | 2008 - Proof |
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