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5 Francs Liechtenstein - Prince Alois
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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This is a pattern issue — KM#PN12 designates it a proof or trial piece, never intended for circulation. The pairing of a Liechtenstein subject with the Banque Centrale du Congo reflects a well-documented commercial practice of the late 1990s, in which the DRC's issuing authority licensed its sovereign minting rights to European intermediaries producing themed collector coins with little connection to the issuing nation.
Prince Alois of Liechtenstein assumed increasing governing responsibilities from his father Hans-Adam II beginning in 2004 — meaning this coin predates that transition by five years.