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25 Francs Bald Eagle
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, flanked by the date. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs above, while the motto JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL appears below the arms. Weight, fineness, and denomination inscriptions reading 1/4 oz Au 999.9 and 20 FRANCS are positioned in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued gold bullion coinage under licensing arrangements that have little to do with domestic monetary policy and everything to do with the international collector and investor market. This particular series targets buyers outside Africa entirely, produced under contract arrangements common among smaller sovereigns seeking seigniorage revenue from foreign mints.
KM#356 corresponds to the Bald Eagle entry in a broader wildlife bullion program — an American bird on a Congolese coin, which tells you exactly who the intended buyer is.