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| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Value | 100 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo occupies the central field, depicting a shield supported by two African elephants, surmounted by a mural crown, with a ribbon bearing the national motto in the exergue. 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. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO 100 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of Congo) |
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The Republic of the Congo — not to be confused with the neighboring Democratic Republic — has issued a steady stream of small-format gold pieces through the World Mint in recent years, largely marketed to European collector markets rather than circulated domestically. This Christmas-themed issue is one of several in that program, produced in fractional gold weights specifically to hit accessible retail price points.