5 Francs (Baudouin I - King of Belgium) 2000 front 5 Francs (Baudouin I - King of Belgium) 2000 back
5 Francs (Baudouin I - King of Belgium) 2000 photo
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5 Francs Baudouin I - King of Belgium

2000 year
Copper-nickel 27.4 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
Period
Democratic Republic (1997-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
5 Francs 5 CDF = USD 0.0018
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
27.4 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#37912
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

King Baudouin I facing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAUDOUIN I - ROI DE BELGIQUE
1930-1993
5 FRANCS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of King Baudouin I of Belgium, who was a member of the Belgian royal family and ruled from 1951 until his death in 1993. Despite being a Belgian king, his image was featured on a coin issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the connections and relationships between different countries and cultures.