| Coin | Silver Ounce 2002 Olympic Games - Discus Thrower |
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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 standard bullion sizes, including one ounce of silver - such as this coin.
This coin commemorates the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin shows at its centre a male lion walking to left, his head turned towards the viewer.
Around above, the name of the country in French: REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO (Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Around below, the date of issue 2002. |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse of the coin is concave. The design shows a discus thrower, naked as was traditional in the original Olympics. Behind him, a tripod such as those given to winners of the games, or offered to the gods, in the Ancient tradition.
Around above, the inscription JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2004 ATHÈNES (2004 Olympic Games in Athens).
Below, the nominal face value 10 FRANCS. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2004 ATHÈNES 10 FRANCS |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, concave surface.
CIT Item ID: 19658 |
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