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100 Francs CFA Ludwig van Beethoven
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo is displayed at centre, featuring a shield supported by two elephants and surmounted by a royal crown, with a ribbon bearing the national motto in the lower portion. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 100 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in two lines across the lower field. The design is executed in high relief against a mirrored proof field, consistent with the miniature gold coin format. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven is depicted at centre, shown seated and in the act of composing, with a quill pen in hand and a sheet of manuscript paper before him. Musical staves bearing notes are visible in the background, evoking the creative environment of the composer. The legend LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN arcs along the upper periphery, with SYMPHONY No. 9 ODE TO JOY inscribed below. The commemorative dates 1823 - 2023 and the fineness specification 0.5 G .999 FINE GOLD appear in the lower field, marking the bicentennial of the premiere of the Ninth Symphony. |
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