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10 Francs The yacht America
2001 yearSilver (.925) | 19.56 g | 40 mm |
Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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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 | 19.56 g |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#203571 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sail ship left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA
10 FRANCS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the yacht America, which was a racing yacht that was built in 1851 and won the first America's Cup in 1851, thus becoming the first winner of the prestigious sailing trophy that is still awarded today.