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5 Centimes 1920 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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5 Centimes 1920 [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 2.5 g
  • Mintage: 2,740,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 5 centimes
  • Currency unit: Centime
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Catalog number: KM# 17
  • Diameter: 19 mm
  • Reverse
    A large five-pointed star is in the central part. Inside it is a hole. Above the star is the denomination inscription: "5 C.". Below is the year of issue, 1920. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of teeth.
  • Obverse
    Along the upper edge of the coin is the text for Belgian Congo. On the left in German: "BELGISCH CONGO", on the right in French: "CONGO BELGE". The central part contains a hole. Around it is a five-pointed star, each ray of which is depicted as the letter "A". A crown is depicted above each letter. The edge of the coin is decorated with raised, decorative teeth.

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