| Coin | Gold Half Gram 2024 World's Wildlife - The Peregrine Falcon |
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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 half gram of gold mini-coin format - such as this coin.
This coin is part of the sixth release in the annual World's Wildlife Series is dedicated to the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus).
The peregrine falcon is the most widespread bird of prey in the world. The bird, which is around 40 cm tall, has been used as a brilliant falconry bird by nomads in Central Asia. After the peregrine falcon population declined drastically in the 1970s, intensive conservation measures were taken, which fortunately proved successful. There are now around 1,200 pairs of peregrine falcons in Germany. Peregrine falcons mainly hunt other birds and are known for their rapid flight maneuvers - the bird of prey reaches a top speed of an impressive 250 km/h when hunting. |
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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: 0.5 g Au 999.9 (half gram 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: · 10 FRANCS ·. Divided by the Coat of Arms, the date of issue 2024. |
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The reverse design depicts the head of a peregrine falcon facing quarter left.
Around above, the name of the coin: THE PEREGRINE; around below, the name of the series WORLD'S WILDLIFE, divided by a map of the world. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THE PEREGRINE WORLD'S WILDLIFE |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof.
Packaging: in a coin capsule.
Release price: 59.50 EUR.
Mintage includes 5,000 individual coins, plus 1,000 in sets. |
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| Included in Set |
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Wildlife Collection 2024 Gold Half Gram Coins, mintage 1,000
3 coins: 1/2 g Gold, Somalia, African Wildlife - Elephant, 1/2 g Gold, Somalia, African Wildlife - Leopard, 1/2 g Gold, Congo, World's Wildlife - Peregrine Falcon
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