Silver Ounce 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays, Coin from Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Coin	Silver Ounce 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 standard bullion sizes, including one ounce of silver - 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	40,000

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: 1 oz Ag 999.9 (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver; Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver).

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

Around below, the nominal face value of the coin: · 20 FRANCS ·. Divided by the Coat of Arms, the date of issue 2023.

Obverse Inscription	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 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: bullion (Brilliant uncirculated). Packaging: in protective capsule. Release price: 38.50 EUR.

Silver Ounce 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays: Known varieties

Variety	Coloured Reverse
Images
Mintage	Issued: 5,000 (included in total)
Details	Release price: 54.50 EUR.
Variety	Gilded Reverse
Images
Mintage	Issued: 5,000 (included in total)
Details	Release price: 54.50 EUR.

All (56) coins of type: Silver Ounce (1 oz)

Coin Name	Mintage	Symbol	Legend
Silver Ounce 2001 Olympic Games - Quadriga	unknown	Lion of Congo	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO 2001
Silver Ounce 2002 Olympic Games - Discus Thrower	unknown	Lion of Congo	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO 2002
Silver Ounce 2003 Olympic Games - Wrestlers	unknown	Lion of Congo	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO 2003
Silver Ounce 2019 World's Wildlife - The Giraffe	40,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS · 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Canis Lupus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Latrodectus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Carcharodon Carcharias	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Ursus Arctos Horribilis	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Crocodylia	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Vulpini	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Hiliaeetus Leucocephalus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2019 Predators - Panthera Pardus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 World's Wildlife - The Whale	40,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS · 2020
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Scorpiones	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Puma Concolor	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Crotalus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Acinonyx Jubatus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Panthera Tigris	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Panthera Leo	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Hyaenidae	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Predators - Ursus Maritimus	20,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Spinosaurus	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Megalodon	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Mosasaurus	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Phorusrhacidae	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Smilodon	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Thylacoleo Carnifex	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Dusicyon Australis	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Extinct Predators - Varanus Priscus	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Prehistoric Life - T-Rex	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Prehistoric Life - Plesiosaurus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2020 Prehistoric Life - Mamenchisaurus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Shoebill Stork	50,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO 2021 1000 FRANCS
Silver Ounce 2021 World's Wildlife - The Bald Eagle	40,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS · 2021
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Phelsuma Gigas	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Megateuthis Gigantea	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Ursus Spelaeus	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Titanoboa	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Thylacinus Cynocephalus	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Pterygotus	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Puijila Darwini	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Extinct Predators - Pteranodon	8,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Woolly Mammoth	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Quetzalcoatlus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Shoebill Stork	25,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO 2022 1000 FRANCS
Silver Ounce 2022 World's Wildlife - The Bear	40,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS · 2022
Silver Ounce 2022 Prehistoric Life - Gigantopithecus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Prehistoric Life - Liopleurodon	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2022 Prehistoric Life - Parasaurolophus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays	40,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS · 2023
Silver Ounce 2023 Prehistoric Life - Titanoboa	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Prehistoric Life - Dunkleosteus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2023 Prehistoric Life - Stegosaurus	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Silver Ounce 2024 World's Wildlife - The Peregrine Falcon	40,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS · 2024
Silver Ounce 2024 Prehistoric Life - Triceratops	12,000	Coat of Arms of Congo DR	REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·

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Silver Ounce 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays: Details

Country	Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Currency	Congolese Franc
Coin Type	Silver Ounce (1 oz)
Issued	2023
Symbol	Coat of Arms of Congo, Democratic Republic
Face Value	20 (x Franc)
Total Mintage	40,000
Current	Yes
Material	0.9999 Silver
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	38.6000 mm
Mass	31.1000 g
OCC ID	GAVP-OXAC-BQJD-EMDY

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Silver Ounce 2023 World's Wildlife - Ocean Rays: Photos

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