Gold Three Ounces (3 oz), Coin Type from Congo, Democratic Republic of the - detailed information

Gold Three Ounces (3 oz), Coin Type from Congo, Democratic Republic of the (issued 2024 - )
Coin TypeGold Three Ounces (3 oz)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo normally uses banknotes for circulation, and does not issue coins in the Congolese Franc currency. However, the country has authorised some foreign mints to issue commemorative and bullion coins under its jurisdiction.

Most of them are in internationally popular sizes, including the large three troy ounces of gold (3 oz) format. They are considered "Non-Circulating Legal Tender" (NCLT) and not bullion because they are issued at prices higher than their bullion value and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic or sentimental value, and not at investors in precious metals.

Obverse

Within a beaded border, the obverse of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which consists of a leopard head surrounded by an elephant tusk to the left and a spear to the right. On a ribbon below, the national motto JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL (from French: Justice, Peace, Work).

Below the Coat of Arms, in small letters the precious metal of the coin: 3 oz Au 999.9 (three troy ounces of 99.99% gold; Au is abbreviated from Aurum, the Latin word for gold).

Around above, the name of the country: REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO.

Around below, the nominal face value of the coin: · 300 FRANCS ·.

Obverse Inscription REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 300 FRANCS ·
Reverse

Various designs as listed individually below.

Reverse Inscription
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Gold Three Ounces (3 oz): Details
CountryCongo, Democratic Republic of the
CurrencyCongolese Franc
From2024
Face Value500 (x Franc)
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass93.3000 g