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5 Francs The Netherlands - Queen Beatrix (green hat)
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central recessed circular field containing a highly detailed effigy of a roaring lion's head facing left, rendered in relief with fine mane detail. Surrounding the central device, a raised inner legend reads REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO in an arc. The outer border carries the legend BANQUE CENTRALE across the upper arc and 5 FRANCS along the lower arc, separated on each side by a five-pointed star. The date 19 99 is divided across the lower left and lower right of the border, flanking the stars. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-color photographic portrait of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, depicted in a smiling three-quarter facing bust, wearing a green hat and a multicolored floral outfit with a pearl necklace. To her lower left, the Dutch royal coat of arms is shown in color. The inner legend above the portrait reads ANNIVERSAIRE DE BEATRIX * 31.1.1938, and below reads MAISON ROYALE DES PAYS-BAS. The outer raised border carries the series legend MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS encircling the entire design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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