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5 Francs United Kingdom - Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Value | 5 Francs |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a raised effigy of a roaring lion's head in left-facing profile at center, set within a recessed circular inner field. Surrounding the lion's head, a middle ring carries the legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO. The outer border bears the inscription BANQUE CENTRALE along the upper arc and 5 FRANCS along the lower arc, with the date divided as 19 and 99 flanking the left and right sides respectively, separated by decorative five-pointed stars. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a full-color photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, depicted in ceremonial regalia including a red robe and jeweled decorations, with an ornate royal crown visible to the left of her effigy. The colored portrait is set within a circular inner field against a light grey background. Below the portrait, the legend ELISABETH *1900 appears in the inner ring. The outer border carries the inscription MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS along the full circumference, with LA REINE MERE DE GRANDE-BRETAGNE arcing across the upper portion of the inner ring. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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