Ten Francs Silver 2002 Historical Cars - Rover 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 Rover.

This car made history; one of the prototypes with a one cylinder 8 PS motor, it was the first car which used to drive from England (Coventry) trough Western and Eastern Europe to Istanbul in Turkey. Before 1906 the use of motorcars in Turkey Kingdom was forbidden because of religious and political reasons. Therefore this car was the first one in Turkey as well. Such a journey in those days - no gas stations at all, no real roads - was a real adventure!