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| Emissor | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1999 |
| Tipo | Non-circulating coin |
| Valor | 5 Francs |
| Moeda | Franc (1998-date) |
| Composição | Nickel plated brass |
| Peso | 24.3 g |
| Diâmetro | 38.61 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round |
| Técnica | Milled, Colored |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | KM#89 |
| Descrição do anverso | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Descrição do reverso | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| Bordo | Reeded |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 4598430830 |
| Informações adicionais |
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