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20 Francs Ocean Rays, gold
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo occupies the central field, depicting a leopard head above a crossed ivory tusk and spear, all mounted on a decorative base bearing the motto PAIX in the exergue. The motto words JUSTICE and TRAVAIL appear on the flanking elements of the arms. The date 2023 is divided on either side of the coat of arms, with the weight and fineness inscription 1/10 oz 999 below. The denomination 20 FRANCS is inscribed along the lower rim, while the circular legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO runs along the upper periphery, framed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, naturalistically rendered ocean ray is depicted in aerial top view, its broad pectoral fins spread across the coin's field as it glides through water. Scattered air bubbles of varying sizes surround the creature, lending a sense of depth and aquatic atmosphere to the composition. The legend OCEAN RAYS arcs along the upper border, while the inscription WORLD'S WILDLIFE curves along the lower rim, accompanied by a small globe motif positioned centrally at the base. The overall design employs fine engraving techniques to capture the texture and anatomy of the ray with remarkable precision. |
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| Reverse lettering | OCEAN RAYS WORLD'S WILDLIFE |
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