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20 Francs Benedictus XVI
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
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| Obverse description | A standing lion facing left occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with a full mane and naturalistic detail, positioned on a ground line. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery, separated from the field by a beaded inner border. The denomination 20 FRANCS appears in the lower field beneath the lion. The design is contained within a beaded border running along the entire circumference. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A half-length effigy of Pope Benedict XVI is depicted slightly facing left, his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing toward the viewer. A colorized decorative cross appears at the upper right of the field, and a detailed rendering of Cologne Cathedral occupies the lower right. The design commemorates the Pope's visit to Cologne for World Youth Day 2005. The legend BENEDICTUS XVI arcs along the upper portion of the field, with COLOGNE 2005 inscribed below. |
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