10 Francs R.M.S. Aquitania
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#404557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R.M.S. AQUITANIA
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 an image of the RMS Aquitania, a British passenger liner that was launched in 1913 and served as a troop ship during World War I. The coin's design commemorates the ship's historic significance and adds a unique touch to the coin's aesthetic appeal.
