目录
| 发行方 | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1999 |
| 类型 | Non-circulating coin |
| 面值 | 5 Francs |
| 货币 | Franc (1998-date) |
| 材质 | Nickel plated brass |
| 重量 | 24.3 g |
| 直径 | 38.61 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled, Colored |
| 方向 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | KM#89 |
| 正面描述 | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| 背面描述 | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| 边缘 | Reeded |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Numisquare 编号 | 4598430830 |
| 附加信息 |
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