5 Centimes 1925 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, the state symbol of the Belgian Congo - a stylized image of a five-pointed star. Below it is the year of issue: '1925'. To its left and right are three five-pointed stars each, arranged vertically. In the upper part, along the curve of the coin's edge, is text in French, separated by the top ray of the star: '5 C.' - 5 centimes. Around the circumference are decorative elements in the form of denticles.
Obverse
In the central part is a hole, surrounded by a composition of five monograms of Albert I, framed by a dotted circle. From left to right along the rim is the country's name in French and Dutch: 'CONGO BELGE', 'BELGISCH KONGO' - Belgian Congo, separated by dots and five-pointed stars. The coin's edge features a denticulated rim.