Congo Free StateCongo Free State 1 franc, 1887-1896
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Information:
| Number | KM# 6 |
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| Country | Congo Free State |
| Period | Congo Free State (1885 - 1908) |
| Currency | Congolese franc |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 1 franc |
| Melt value | 5 XAGg x 0.835 = 4.2 USD |
| Year | 1887-1896 |
| Ruler | Leopold II |
| Composition | Silver 0.835 |
| Edge type | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin (180°) |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.7 |
Obverse:
| Royal family Creators: Leopold Wiener (L. WIENER) LEOP.II R.D.BELG.SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO |
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Reverse:
| Coat of arms Crowns Creators: Leopold Wiener (L. WIENER) 1 FRANC |
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Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD | ||
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| Unc | BU | Proof | ||
| 1896 | 160.000 | - | - | $ 65 |
| 1894 | 70.000 | - | - | $ 75 |
| 1891 | 70.000 | - | - | $ 59 |
| 1887 | 20.000 | - | + | $ 70 |
