Ten Francs Silver 2002 Historical Cars - Rolls Royce 1906, Coin from Congo, Democratic Republic of the - detailed information

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, but some are not. CIT issued a series of silver 10 Francs and Five Francs in their own format, in 25 to 27 grams of silver. The coins are considered "Non-Circulating Legal Tender" (NCLT) and not bullion because they are issued at prices higher than their bullion value and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic or sentimental value, and not at investors in precious metals.

This coin is part of the Historical Cars collection, and features the 1906 Rolls Royce.

Rolls Royce has a very high reputation in terms quality and mechanical precision since its first car was build. A smooth 6 cylinder 7.4 litre motor with 50 PS, sensitive damping cylinder providing silent driving, the interior and details made this car to the master of perfection. The prototype, after 24,000 km night and day driving, was disassembled and checked. The result of this test was brought into production.

There was never a high production number of any following model due to their high price. Rolls Royce is still a dream car...