10 Francs (Bell X-1) 2001 front 10 Francs (Bell X-1) 2001 back
10 Francs (Bell X-1) 2001 photo

10 Francs Bell X

2001 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 40.1 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
2001
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
40.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#404558
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELL X-1
10 FRANCS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Francs (Bell X-1) 2001 coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features an image of the Bell X-1, a supersonic aircraft that was flown by Chuck Yeager in 1947, becoming the first person to break the sound barrier.