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100 Francs Peregrine falcon
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is depicted in dynamic flight at centre, wings fully spread and talons extended as if stooping toward prey, rendered in high relief against a scenic background of rocky outcroppings, conifers, and billowing clouds. A small globe motif appears at the base of the design between the two halves of the lower legend. The legend THE PEREGRINE arcs along the upper rim, while WORLD'S WILDLIFE curves along the lower rim, separated by the globe device. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued bullion and commemorative gold coinage under its own authority since the post-Mobutu reorganization of 1997, when Laurent-Désiré Kabila renamed the country and restructured its monetary institutions. These issues are produced under contract by foreign mints — primarily European — rather than struck domestically, as the DRC operates no functioning precious-metal mint of its own.
The peregrine falcon holds the distinction of being the fastest animal on Earth, reaching dive speeds exceeding 320 km/h — a detail that has made it a recurring subject for wildlife coin programs targeting natural history collectors.