| Coin | Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Canis Lupus |
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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 design is the first issue in the Predators Series, and is dedicated to the Wolf.
The wolf (Canis lupus) is the largest predator of the dog family. Early on wolves found their way into the myths and tales of many peoples. Since the end of the 20th century, the wolf has been under protection in many countries. This coin features four different minting techniques. The footprint is done in incuse minting and reverse proof, the wolf and mud are done in matt finish and the background in proof. |
| Mint | unknown |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
20,000
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| Producer | AllCollect |
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| Obverse | |
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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).
Around above, the name of the country: REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO.
Around below, the nominal face value of the coin: · 20 FRANCS ·. |
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The reverse design depicts a wolf facing the viewer.
In the background, a circle with a mirror-polished surface; around above in that circle, the name of the series: PREDATORS, below which the name of the coin: CANIS LUPUS (wolf). Below that and on the left, the date of issue 2019.
The rest of the surface has a textured background. A wolf's footprint is half in the polished circle and half on the textured background.
Around below, the precious metal content: .999 FINE SILVER 1 OZ (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
PREDATORS CANIS LUPUS 2019 .999 FINE SILVER 1 OZ |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: bullion (Brilliant uncirculated).
Packaging: in protective capsule, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Mintage includes 15,000 plain coins and 5,000 with a coloured reverse.
The Predators Series is produced and distributed by German company AllCollect; the coins are probably struck by the Bavarian Central Mint, but the certificates that come with them do not name the manufacturer.
The "main" coins in the series are silver ounces issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo; each design has a "companion coin": a half-gram of gold with a similar reverse, issued for Senegal. |
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