| Issuer | Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1896 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 38.36 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Émile Fernand-Dubois |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Delmonte G#1317 |
| Obverse description | Draped bust left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LEOP II R D BELG SOUV DE L`ETAT INDEP DU CONGO FERNAN DUBOIS |
| Reverse description | Crowned coat-of-arms with leonine supports |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1896 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1896 - Matte Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 1311688380 |
| Comments |