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5 Francs Belgium - King Albert I
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-color photographic portrait of King Albert I of Belgium in civilian dress with a bow tie, facing slightly to the right, set within a circular colored field. To the left of the effigy appears the colored Belgian heraldic lion shield, and to the right a colored royal crown. The legend LE ROI DES BELGES arcs above the portrait, while ALBERT I. 1909-1934 is inscribed below, denoting his reign dates. The surrounding border bears the series title MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS in raised Latin lettering on a dark ground. |
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| Reverse lettering | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE ROI DES BELGES ALBERT I. 1909-1934 |
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