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| Emittent | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1999 |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Nennwert | 5 Francs |
| Währung | Franc (1998-date) |
| Material | Nickel plated brass |
| Gewicht | 24.3 g |
| Durchmesser | 38.61 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled, Colored |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#89 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Reversbeschreibung | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| Rand | Reeded |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Numisquare-ID | 4598430830 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This 1999 5 Francs coin, attributed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and depicting Prince Claus of the Netherlands, represents a significant numismatic anomaly. Prince Claus (1926-2002), consort to Queen Beatrix, was a respected Dutch figure. However, in 1999, the DRC was engulfed in the Second Congo War. The issuance of an official Congolese coin commemorating a Dutch royal lacks historical precedent and is highly improbable. Numismatic scholarship generally considers this piece a fantasy issue, private commemorative, or medal, not an officially sanctioned DRC coin.
Artistry: The design would feature a realistic, dignified portrait of Prince Claus