© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
100 Francs Osiris
2019 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 100 Francs 100 CDF = USD 0.035 |
| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302733 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Osiris, head to left, with royal attributes, scepter and whip
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECRETS OF EGYPT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Francs (Osiris) 2019 coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features an image of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, on its obverse side. This is an interesting fact because the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not known for its ancient Egyptian heritage, and the choice of featuring an Egyptian deity on a coin may seem unexpected. However, the coin's designer, the Congolese artist, Tshibumba Kanda-Matulu, has explained that the image of Osiris was chosen to symbolize the idea of rebirth and regeneration, which is an important theme in Congolese culture and mythology. The coin's gold content and limited mintage also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Osiris) 2019 coin.
