Catalogo
| Emittente | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1999 |
| Tipo | Non-circulating coin |
| Valore | 5 Francs |
| Valuta | Franc (1998-date) |
| Composizione | Nickel plated brass |
| Peso | 24.3 g |
| Diametro | 38.61 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled, Colored |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#89 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| Bordo | Reeded |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 4598430830 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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