10 Francs (1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen) 2002 front 10 Francs (1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen) 2002 back
10 Francs (1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen) 2002 photo

10 Francs 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen

2002 year
Copper-nickel 26 g 40 mm
Description
Location
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
Issuing company
CIT
Period
Democratic Republic (1997-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
26 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20094
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUTOMOBILES HISTORIQUE
Benz Patent-Motorwagen
1886
2002

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Francs (1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen) 2002 coin made of Copper-nickel weighing 26g is a non-circulating coin issued by the Swiss mint to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the invention of the automobile by Karl Benz. It features a design of a Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first gasoline-powered car, on the obverse, and the Swiss coat of arms on the reverse. This coin is interesting because it highlights the significant contribution of Karl Benz to the history of automobile industry.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  15000 - - - - - -

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