5 Francs (Belgium - King Philippe) 1999 front 5 Francs (Belgium - King Philippe) 1999 back
5 Francs (Belgium - King Philippe) 1999 photo
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5 Francs Belgium - King Philippe

1999 year
Nickel plated brass 24.3 g 38.61 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
1999
Value
5 Francs 5 CDF = USD 0.0018
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Nickel plated brass
Weight
24.3 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#175436
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Multicolor portrait of King Philippe within inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS
LE ROI DES BELGES
PHILIPPE *1960

Edge

Reeded

Comment

All the coins of this series are medal alignment, but sometimes the multicolor applique is rotated 90° as you can see at the pictures below. Look at the legend around the multicolor applique: