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5 Francs United Kingdom - Queen Elizabeth II
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Weight | 24.3 g |
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| Obverse description | A bold lion's head effigy, depicted facing left with an open maw and flowing mane, is centrally positioned within a raised inner circle. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO curves around the inner annulus. The outer border bears the inscription BANQUE CENTRALE at the top and 5 FRANCS at the base, with the date split 19 - 99 flanking the design at the sides, all separated by five-pointed stars. The overall design is executed in a polished, medallic style with deeply struck relief. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Reverse description | A full-color photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II occupies the central inner circle, depicting her facing slightly left, wearing a tiara and pearl necklace, with the Imperial State Crown visible to her left and the Royal Arms shield to her right. The legend LA REINE DE L'ANGLETERRE arcs above the portrait within the inner circle, and ELIZABETH II. 1953 appears below, referencing her coronation year. The outer border carries the series title MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS in raised Latin lettering. |
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