10 Francs (Diogo Cao 1482) 2000 front 10 Francs (Diogo Cao 1482) 2000 back
10 Francs (Diogo Cao 1482) 2000 photo
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10 Francs Diogo Cao

2000 year
Silver (.925) 31.55 g 38.61 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
2000
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.55 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58012
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Portuguese boat, date belowAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIOGO CAO * 1482
2000

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Diogo Cão, a Portuguese explorer who is believed to have been the first European to reach the Congo River in 1482. The coin was issued in 2000 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Cão's voyage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  5000 - - - - - -

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