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1 Franc 1949 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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1 Franc 1949 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 2.48 g
  • Mintage: 15000000 pcs.
  • Metal: Brass
  • Composition: Cu-Zn
  • Denomination: 1 franc (franc)
  • Currency: Franc
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Reference: KM# 26
  • Diameter: 19.2 mm
  • Reverse
    Around the edge of the coin in two lines is the inscription BANK OF THE BELGIAN CONGO: at the top in French - "BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE", at the bottom - in German: "BANK VAN BELGISCH KONGO". In the central part is the numeral 1 and the franc designation: "1 FR", with five-pointed stars to the left and right. The coin's edge features decorative tooth-like elements.
  • Obverse
    In the central part is a left-facing profile depiction of an African elephant. Below is the year of minting, 1949. The edge of the coin features decorative raised tooth-like elements.

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