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100 Francs Butterfly Fish
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a large polychrome colored depiction of a butterfly fish rendered in vivid yellow and black with fine red horizontal striping across the body, occupying nearly the entire inner disc. A secondary fish silhouette is visible in muted tones behind the primary subject, suggesting depth. The inscription WILDLIFE PROTECTION 2005 arcs along the upper border in raised Latin lettering against the polished gold field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has long been a vehicle for the international bullion novelty market, issuing coins with no domestic circulation intent whatsoever. This piece is part of a broader series produced for European collector distributors, with the Congo's issuing authority functioning essentially as a licensing body.
KM#179b distinguishes the .9999 fine gold iteration from companion issues in silver and possibly gilt versions catalogued under related numbers — a common tiered release structure used by the distributors behind these programs.