5 Francs The Netherlands - Prince Claus

発行体 Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
年号 1999
種類 Non-circulating coin
額面 5 Francs
通貨 Franc (1998-date)
材質 Nickel plated brass
重量 24.3 g
直径 38.61 mm
厚さ
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled, Colored
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 KM#89
表面の説明 Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle.
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS
裏面の説明 Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle.
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926
Reeded
鋳造所
鋳造数 1999 - Proof - 20 000
Numisquare ID 4598430830
追加情報

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

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