10 Franc (Verney L. Camereon) 2002 front 10 Franc (Verney L. Camereon) 2002 back
10 Franc (Verney L. Camereon) 2002 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

10 Franc Verney L. Camereon

2002 year
Silver (.999) 31.17 g 38.7 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
2002
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.17 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#177180
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Verney Cameron bust looking to the left.
Name & accomplishment written circular close to edge.
birth & death dates written in field left of bust.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VERNEY L. CAMERON DECOUVERTE DU CONGO 1844 1894

Translation: Discoverer of the Congo

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Franc (Verney L. Camereon) 2002 coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unique in that it features a rare image of a Congolese woman wearing a traditional headdress, which showcases the country's rich cultural heritage.