© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
5 Francs The Netherlands - Queens of The Netherlands
1999 year| Nickel plated brass | 24.3 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#195923 |
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| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crown surrounded by the portraits of six queens of the Netherlands. Clockwise from the top: bust of Wilhelmine of Prussia facing left wearing veil; bust of Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont looking left, wearing veil; head of Juliana of the Netherlands facing left, wearing glasses and pearl necklace; bust of Beatrix of the Netherlands facing forward, wearing hat; bust of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands looking forward, wearing tiara and necklace; bust of Anna Pavlovna of Russia facing right, wearing mobcap. Multicolour print.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAISONS ROYALES D'EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS
LES REINES DES PAYS-BAS
1774 - 2000
Translation: Royal houses of Europe of the past centuries. The queens of the Netherlands.
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: