| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 5000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.103 g |
| Dimensions | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#251.1 |
| Obverse description | Coat of Arms of Congo with the face value below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO
5000 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of Congo) |
| Reverse description | Coloured image of a Gorilla over a Proof forest background. On top of the reverse, the inscription: “CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA” (the name of the coin); on the bottom, the year of issue (2017) and the weight of the coin (1 OZ 999 SILVER) |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA 2017 1 OZ 999 SILVER |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2017 - Proof; Colourised - 2 500 |
| Catalog ID | 1815870290 |
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