10 Francs (Papal Visit to Switzerland) 2004 front 10 Francs (Papal Visit to Switzerland) 2004 back
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10 Francs Papal Visit to Switzerland

2004 year
Silver (.925) 25.00 g 38.61 mm
Description
Location
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
Issuing company
CIT
Period
Democratic Republic (1997-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
10 Francs 10 CDF = USD 0.0035
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
25.00 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#372754
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Greeting Pope Jean Paul II
Visit in Swiss

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VISITE DU PAPE
JEAN PAUL II
5-6 JUIN 2004

Translation: Visit of Pope

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Francs (Papal Visit to Switzerland) 2004 made of Silver (.925) weighing 25.00 g is that it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Switzerland in 2004. The coin features an image of the Pope on one side and the Swiss coat of arms on the other. It has a limited mintage of 50,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.