Congo Free StateCongo Free State 5 francs, 1887-1896
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Information:
| Number | KM# 8 |
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| Country | Congo Free State |
| Period | Congo Free State (1885 - 1908) |
| Currency | Congolese franc |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 5 francs |
| Melt value | 25 XAGg x 0.835 = 21.09 USD |
| Year | 1887-1896 |
| Ruler | Leopold II |
| Composition | Silver 0.835 |
| Edge type | Lettered |
| Edge description | 'TRAVAIL ET PROGRES' |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin (180°) |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
Obverse:
| Royal family Creators: Leopold Wiener (L. WIENER) LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO |
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Reverse:
| Coat of arms Crowns Creators: Leopold Wiener (L. WIENER) 5 FRANCS |
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Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD | ||
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| Unc | BU | Proof | ||
| 1896 | 110.000 | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 50.000 | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 30.000 | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 8.000 | - | - | $ 565 |
