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| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Weight | 28.28 g |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed full-body effigy of a standing lion facing left occupies the central field, depicted in high relief with a prominent mane and standing on a grassy ground line. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper right periphery in Latin characters. The denomination 10 FRANCS is inscribed in bold lettering along the lower field beneath the ground line. The proof fields exhibit a deeply mirrored finish contrasting with the frosted devices. |
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| Reverse description | A draped bust portrait of English footballer Martin Peters is depicted in high relief at the center of the field, facing slightly to the right, with his facsimile signature engraved beneath the portrait. His squad number 16 appears to the right of the bust in large numerals. The upper legend ENGLAND '66 - 40TH ANNIVERSARY arcs along the upper periphery, commemorating the 40th anniversary of England's 1966 FIFA World Cup victory. The date 2006 is inscribed along the lower border of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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