5 Francs (Emperor fish) 2004 front 5 Francs (Emperor fish) 2004 back
5 Francs (Emperor fish) 2004 photo
© Cristian Ciobanu

5 Francs Emperor fish

2004 year
Copper-nickel 27.25 g 38.50 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
2004
Value
5 Francs 5 CDF = USD 0.0018
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
27.25 g
Diameter
38.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#247225
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Multicolor Emperor fish swimming left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LES ANIMAUX D'EXCEPTION
Poisson impérial
2004

Comment

The fish on this coin does not appear to be an Emperor Fish. It may be intended to be an Emperor Angel Fish, but it isn't a great match for that species either.

Interesting fact

The 5 Francs (Emperor fish) coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features a unique design of an Emperor fish, a species found in the country's waters.