کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| سال | 1999 |
| نوع | Non-circulating coin |
| ارزش | 5 Francs |
| واحد پول | Franc (1998-date) |
| ترکیب | Nickel plated brass |
| وزن | 24.3 g |
| قطر | 38.61 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled, Colored |
| جهت | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | KM#89 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| لبه | Reeded |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 4598430830 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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