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5 Francs Blue - Yellow Parrot
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed lion stands in profile facing left in the central field, depicted in full body upon a grassy ground, rendered with careful attention to musculature and mane. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery in Latin characters, while the denomination 5 FRANCS appears in the lower field below the lion. The design is enclosed within a beaded inner border, with a raised rim completing the coin's periphery. The field exhibits a polished, proof-like finish that contrasts with the relief of the central device. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) is depicted in mid-flight occupying the central field, rendered in vivid applied color with blue wings spread upward and a yellow-green body facing left, the hooked black beak prominent in profile. The coloring technique employs a holographic or enamel overlay giving the plumage an iridescent quality. The legend WILD LIFE PROTECTION 2000 arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering on a dark band, separated from the field by a beaded inner border. The overall composition celebrates wildlife conservation, consistent with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Wildlife Protection commemorative series. |
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