10 Franc (Porcupine) 2009 front 10 Franc (Porcupine) 2009 back
10 Franc (Porcupine) 2009 photo
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10 Franc Porcupine

2009 year
Silver plated copper 30 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
Period
Democratic Republic (1997-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Weight
30 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#133538
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Porcupine standing on the bank near the water.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Franc (Porcupine) coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features a unique design of a porcupine on its reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins in the series.