| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 100 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Dimensions | 11 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#292 |
| Obverse description | The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Congo and the inscriptions: `REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO` - the country of issue, `2024` - the year of issue and `100 FRANCS CFA` - the face value. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO
UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES
100 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of the Congo Unity Work Progress) |
| Reverse description | The coin`s reverse features Marco Polo, known for his travels along the Silk Road and his detailed accounts of the cultures and civilizations he encountered, which were compiled in his book `The Travels of Marco Polo.` Polo`s travels played a significant role in expanding Europeans` knowledge of Asia and helped to stimulate interest in further exploration of the region. Always on the same side we find the inscription `0.5 g .999 FINE GOLD` - the weight of the coin and fineness of the Gold. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO 2024 0.5 G .999 FINE GOLD |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2024 - Proof - 999 |
| Catalog ID | 2838550900 |
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