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

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#133537
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two vultures in a tree, sun and clouds above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Franc (Vulture) coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features an image of a vulture on its obverse side, which is quite unique and interesting. Vultures are not commonly featured on coins, and it's certainly a distinctive choice for a national symbol.