Gold Five Ounces 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays, Coin from Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Coin	Gold Five Ounces 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays

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 five troy ounces of gold (5 oz) format - such as this coin.

This fifth issue in the annual World's Wildlife Series is dedicated to the Ocean Rays (Batoidea).

Rays are one of the most majestic sea creatures on earth, with more than 500 different kinds. The flat, disc-shaped fish can not only be found in the sea, but also in rivers and lakes. Rays have unique anatomical features, such as the special type of gill slits that allow them to filter oxygen directly from the water. Among the most famous species are the venomous stingray, the manta ray and the electric ray.

Mint	Geiger Edelmetalle	Mint Mark	No mint mark	Total Mintage	50

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: 5 oz Au 999.9 (five 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: · 500 FRANCS ·. Divided by the Coat of Arms, the date of issue 2023.

Obverse Inscription	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2023

Reverse

The reverse design depicts a ray jumping out of the water. A rock rising from the ocean can be seen in the background, as well as two seagulls in the sky.

Around above left, the name of the coin: OCEAN RAYS; around below, the name of the series WORLD'S WILDLIFE, divided by a map of the world.

Reverse Inscription	OCEAN RAYS WORLD'S WILDLIFE

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

Notes	Finish: proof. Packaging: in wooden box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Release price: 11,950.00 EUR.

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Gold Five Ounces 2019 World's Wildlife - The Giraffe	50	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2019
Gold Five Ounces 2020 World's Wildlife - The Whale	50	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2020
Gold Five Ounces 2021 World's Wildlife - The Bald Eagle	50	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2021
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Prince Philip	50	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2021
Gold Five Ounces 2022 World's Wildlife - The Bear	50	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2022
Gold Five Ounces 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays	50	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 500 FRANCS · 2023

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Gold Five Ounces 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays: Details

Country	Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Currency	Congolese Franc
Coin Type	Gold Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued	2023
Symbol	Coat of Arms of Congo, Democratic Republic
Face Value	500 (x Franc)
Total Mintage	50
Current	Yes
Material	0.9999 Gold
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	65.0000 mm
Mass	155.5000 g
OCC ID	ANMQ-OPYC-DMNQ-EJYG

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