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20 Francs The Bear
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 20 Francs |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, finely engraved depiction of a large bear standing in a naturalistic landscape setting, depicted with mouth open in a roar and facing left. Rocky outcroppings and coniferous trees are visible in the background, rendered in deep relief against a dark field. The legend THE BEAR curves along the upper rim, while WORLD'S WILDLIFE is inscribed along the lower rim in a recessed panel. At the bottom center of the legend panel, a small globe highlighting the Eurasian continent serves as a decorative and geographic indicator of the species' range. |
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued wildlife-themed silver rounds under its own authority since the early 2000s, largely targeting the European collector bullion market rather than any domestic circulation. These pieces are struck by private mints under licensing arrangements and bear Congolese legal tender status almost entirely as a commercial formality.
The bear series sits within a broader animal-themed program that has expanded aggressively over the past decade, with new animals added yearly to sustain collector demand.