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5 Francs Belgium - King Leopold II
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Within the central inner circle, a highly detailed left-facing bust of a roaring lion is depicted in high relief against a polished field. An intermediate ring carries the legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arching around the circumference of the inner circle. The broad outer border bears the issuing authority BANQUE CENTRALE arching across the top, flanked by five-pointed stars, with the date split 19 - 99 at the sides and the denomination 5 FRANCS displayed prominently at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE ROI DES BELGES LEOPOLD II. 1865-1909 |
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