20 Francs Pope Benedict XVI
2005 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1997-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Francs 20 CDF = USD 0.0070 |
| Currency | Franc (1998-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#237507 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Benedict XVI bust on right, St Peter's dome on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HABEMUS PAPAM - 19.04.2005 - BENEDICTUS XVI.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Commemorates the election of Pope Benedict XVI in the 2005 Papal conclave after the death of Pope John Paul II.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2005. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the other. It is made of gold (.999) and weighs 1.24 grams.
