10 Francs (Famous Paintings - "The Ballet Class") 2009 front 10 Francs (Famous Paintings - "The Ballet Class") 2009 back
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10 Francs Famous Paintings - "The Ballet Class"

2009 year
Silver plated copper 30.33 g -
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
30.33 g
Size
46 × 35 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#197170
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coloured famous painting "The Ballet Class" from Edgar Degas inside a decorated frame. The painting depicts dancers at the end of a lesson under ballet master Jules Perrot (Perrot and Degas were friends, and Degas painted the dance class in the Paris Opera a year after it burnt down).

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Francs (Famous Paintings - "The Ballet Class") 2009 coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a beautiful rendering of Edgar Degas' famous painting "The Ballet Class," which depicts a group of ballerinas in various poses, surrounded by a decorative border. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with the denomination and year of issue. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a great way to learn about the country's history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  1000 - - - - - -

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