5 Centimes 1928 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part is the state symbol of the Belgian Congo - a stylized image of a five-pointed star. Below it is the year of issue: '1928'. 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 the text in French, divided by the top ray: '5 C.' - 5 centimes. The edge of the coin is decorated with decorative 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. Along the rim is a toothed relief.