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| İhraççı | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1999 |
| Tür | Non-circulating coin |
| Değer | 5 Francs |
| Para birimi | Franc (1998-date) |
| Bileşim | Nickel plated brass |
| Ağırlık | 24.3 g |
| Çap | 38.61 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round |
| Teknik | Milled, Colored |
| Yönlendirme | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | KM#89 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| Kenar | Reeded |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 4598430830 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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