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100 Francs Butterfly green-blue Gold
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed effigy of a standing lion facing right occupies the central field, depicted in profile atop a grassy ground line, with a full mane rendered in high relief. The coin features a continuous beaded border encircling the design. The arc legend 'REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO' curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination '100 FRANCS' is inscribed in the lower field beneath the lion. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO 100 FRANCS (Translation: Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a large, naturalistically rendered butterfly depicted with wings spread symmetrically and occupying the majority of the field, rendered in vivid applied polychrome coloring with iridescent green, blue, and red tones across the wing surfaces. The butterfly's body is depicted in dark relief at center, with delicate wing venation visible throughout. The curved legend 'WILD LIFE PROTECTION 2002' arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering against the polished gold field. |
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