10 Francs (Henry the Navigator) ND front 10 Francs (Henry the Navigator) ND back
10 Francs (Henry the Navigator) ND photo
© Nuno Cabelo

10 Francs (Henry the Navigator) ND

 
Silver (.999) 20 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
Period
Democratic Republic (1997-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#323778
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HENRI LE NAVIGATEUR
1894 - 1460

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Henry the Navigator) ND coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is that it features an image of Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince who played a significant role in the European exploration and colonization of Africa during the 15th century. Despite being issued in the 1990s, the coin's design and theme reflect the country's history and cultural heritage.