Каталог
| Эмитент | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Год | 1999 |
| Тип | Non-circulating coin |
| Номинал | 5 Francs |
| Валюта | Franc (1998-date) |
| Состав | Nickel plated brass |
| Вес | 24.3 g |
| Диаметр | 38.61 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled, Colored |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#89 |
| Описание аверса | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Описание реверса | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| Гурт | Reeded |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 4598430830 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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