10 Centimes 1927 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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10 Centimes 1927 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 4.4 g
  • Mintage: 2,020,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 10 Centimes
  • Currency unit: Centime
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Reference: KM# 18
  • Diameter: 22 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part is a radiant star. To its right and left, three stars are arranged in a row on each side; at the base is the year of issue – '1927'. In the upper part, along the rim, is the text '10 C.'. Along the rim are decorative elements in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part is a hole, around which five monograms of King Albert I of Belgium form a star. The monogram is a crowned Latin letter 'A'. Along the rim with dot-like elements is the inscription 'BELGIAN CONGO' in French 'CONGO BELGE' and German 'BELGISCH-CONGO' (two five-pointed stars precede the French legend). At the top and bottom is a raised dot.

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