5 Francs 2000, Panama Canal [Democratic Republic of the Congo]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
The year of issue "2000" is indicated on the left. The central part features a ship against a background of sea waves. Below it is a two-line inscription in English: "The PANAMA CHANNEL - since 1914 a change a route and time", which translates as: "The PANAMA CANAL - since 1914 changed route and time". At the bottom is an image of the canal on a map between Central and South America.
Obverse
Along the upper arc of the coin's edge, from left to right, is the French text: "REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO" - "DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO". The central part features a profile image of a lion. Below it is the denomination in French: "5 FRANCS".