5 Francs Belgium - Queen Astrid

Obverse description	A finely detailed effigy of a roaring lion's head, facing left in three-quarter view, is presented within a recessed inner circle at the center of the coin. Surrounding the inner circle, the legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs around the field. The broad outer border carries the issuing authority BANQUE CENTRALE at the top, the denomination 5 FRANCS at the bottom, and the divided date 19-99 flanking the design on either side, all separated by five-pointed stars.
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Obverse lettering	BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS
Reverse description	The central inner circle features a full-color photographic-style portrait of Queen Astrid of Belgium, depicted in a three-quarter left-facing bust, wearing formal attire and a brooch. A golden royal crown appears to the lower left of the portrait and the Belgian heraldic lion rampant, rendered in yellow and black, is positioned to the lower right. The inner legend LA REINE DES BELGES arcs above the portrait, with ASTRID 1905-1935 inscribed below. The wide outer border bears the series legend MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS running continuously around the rim.
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