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500 Francs CFA Congo Silverback Gorilla
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the national coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo, featuring a shield supported by two elephants and surmounted by a crown, with a ribbon bearing the national motto at the base. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed along the lower periphery. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed high-relief depiction of a silverback gorilla in a dynamic upright pose, set within a naturalistic jungle landscape featuring trees, foliage, and hanging vines in the background. The date 2021 appears in the lower central field beneath the gorilla. The curved legend CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA arcs along the lower periphery, with the inscriptions 1 OZ and 999 SILVER denoting the coin's weight and fineness. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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