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Obverse © Attila242 (CC BY-SA)
10 Francs H.M.B. Endeavour
2001 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#186669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H.M.B. ENDEAVOUR
10 FRANCS
Comment
Although usually referred to as the H.M.S. Endeavour, the ship was actually registered by the Royal Navy as the H.M. Bark Endeavour. A bark is a specific kind of sailing ship.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a design of the H.M.B. Endeavour, which was a British ship that was used by Captain James Cook on his voyages to the Pacific Ocean in the 18th century. The coin's design highlights the ship's historical significance and its role in exploring the world's oceans.
