100 Francs New York /New Amsterdam

€425,496.00
IssuerRepublic of the Congo
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Francs CFA
CurrencyCFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight0.5 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#290
Obverse descriptionThe obverse features Coat of Arms of Congo with the inscriptions `REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO` – the country of issue, and `100 FRANCS CFA` – the face value.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE DU CONGO UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES 100 FRANCS CFA
(Translation: Republic of the Congo Unity Work Progress)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse of the coin highlighting the Dutch influence on the city`s history and culture. In 1624, the Dutch West India Company established a trading post on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, which would later become known as New Amsterdam. All around of the reverse, the inscription: `400 YEARS NEW YORK - NEW AMSTERDAM` – the name of the coin, `0.5g FINE GOLD`- the weight of the coin and the fineness of the Gold.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering400 YEARS NEW YORK - NEW AMSTERDAM 0.5 G .999 FINE GOLD 1624-2024
Edge
Mint
Mintage2024  - Proof - 999
Catalog ID2069069780
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