| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated brass |
| Weight | 24.3 g |
| Dimensions | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Bust of lion (Panthera leo) roaring facing left within matte disc. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ★ BANQUE CENTRALE ★
REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE
19 99
DU CONGO
★ 5 FRANCS ★ (Translation: Central Bank. Democratic Republic of the Congo.) |
| Reverse description | Crown surrounded by the portraits of six queens of the Netherlands. Clockwise from the top: bust of Wilhelmine of Prussia facing left wearing veil; bust of Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont looking left, wearing veil; head of Juliana of the Netherlands facing left, wearing glasses and pearl necklace; bust of Beatrix of the Netherlands facing forward, wearing hat; bust of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands looking forward, wearing tiara and necklace; bust of Anna Pavlovna of Russia facing right, wearing mobcap. Multicolour print. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES
DERNIERS
LES REINES DES PAYS-BAS
1774 - 2000 (Translation: Royal houses of Europe of the past centuries. The queens of the Netherlands.) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6544492860 |
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