Coins from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo or Congo-Kinshasa is a country in Central Africa bordering the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. It remains largely unexplored to this day, but was first mapped by Pierre de Brazza, which allowed for Leopold II of Belgium to lay claim to the region as the Congo Free State during the Scramble for Africa in 1885. Reports of human rights abuses on rubber farms there led the Belgian government to take over the territory in 1908, and it became the Belgian Congo, or Lower Congo to distinguish it from the French Congo, or Middle Congo. Ruanda-Urundi (now Rwanda and Burundi) was attached to it from German East Africa after WWI in 1919; it was a supplier of uranium to the Allies in WWII, and gained it's formal independence from Belgium after the war in 1960. After attempted secession by Katanga, the DRC became an anti-communist right-wing dictatorship during the Cold War, known as Zaïre until 1997. After two civil wars in 1996-2003, the DRC is only a little closer to democracy as of 2018. It currently has a population of about 78.7 million, and uses the Congolese franc. The Belgian Congo was first acquired by King Léopold II in 1885 as the Congo Free State, and coinage on par with the Belgian Franc was issued in 1887-1892. The Congo Free State became notorious for human rights abuses, and was given to the Belgian government in 1908, whereupon coins in the Belgian Congolese Franc were issued starting in 1911. Ruanda-Urundi was attached to it following its acquisition from Germany in 1919. During the 2nd World War, the Belgian Free Forces were based in the Belgian Congo, and brass and silver coinage was minted. The colony became independent as the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960. The Congo Free State is the former name of present-day Republic of Congo, when it was awarded to the Belgian King Leopold II during the Berlin Conference in 1885. He made a lot of money exploiting the locals for his rubber enterprises. Due to bad conditions and epidemics many millions of Congolese died, but no accurate records exist. International pressure led to the annexation of Congo Free State by the Belgian state in 1908, which marked the start of Belgian Congo.
Wikidata: Q974

Periods from the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971), Zaire (1971-1997), Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)

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Congo, Democratic Republic of the › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) • Franc (1998-date)

100 Centimes = 1 Franc

10 Francs (Bald Eagle)
2021

Non-circulating coin: World's Wildlife – Bald Eagle
Gold (.999) • 0.5 g • ⌀ 11 mm
KM# 336, N# 322841
10 Francs (Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh)
2021

Non-circulating coin: Death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Gold (.999) • 0.5 g • ⌀ 11 mm
N# 325170
10 Francs (Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee)
2022

Non-circulating coin: Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee
Gold (.999) • 0.5 g • ⌀ 11 mm
KM# 368, N# 323809
20 Francs (Pope John Paul II)
2000

Non-circulating coin: 20th anniversary of the visit of Pope John Paul II
Gold (.999) • 1.53 g
KM# 29, Fr# 10, N# 276555
20 Francs (500 Yen Coin)
2000

Non-circulating coin: Millennium
Silver (.999) • 62.2 g • ⌀ 40 mm
KM# 62, N# 56321
20 Francs (African Art)
2000

Non-circulating coin: African Art
Gold (.999) • 1.22 g • ⌀ 13.85 mm
KM# 183, N# 58011
20 Francs (Pope Ioannes Paulus II)
2003

Non-circulating coin: 25th Anniversary of the Nomination of Pope Ioannes Paulus II
Gold (.9999) • 1.244 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 136, N# 70244
20 Francs (Skunk)
2003

Non-circulating coin: Exceptional Animals – The skunk
Gold (.9999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 137, N# 195029
20 Francs (Giant Pangolin)
2003

Non-circulating coin: Exceptional Animals – The Giant Pangolin
Gold (.9999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 138, N# 195035
20 Francs (Porcupine)
2003

Non-circulating coin: Exceptional Animals – The Porcupine
Gold (.9999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 139, N# 195038
20 Francs (Chameleon)
2003

Non-circulating coin: Exceptional Animals – The common Chameleon
Gold (.9999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 140, N# 195031
20 Francs (Athenian Coin)
2003

Non-circulating coin: 2004 Summer Olympics, Athens – Athens
Gold (.9999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 184, N# 109090
20 Francs (Ferrari)
2004

Non-circulating coin: Ferrari
Gold (.999) • 1.13 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 144, N# 173622
Available for swap 20 Francs (Benedictus XVI)
2005

Non-circulating coin: (Pope Benedictus XVI)
Gold (.999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
KM# 173, N# 70245
20 Francs (In memory of Pope John Paul II)
2005

Non-circulating coin: John Paul II Memoriam
Gold (.9999) • 1.244 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
N# 353800
20 Francs (John Paul II Memoriam)
2005

Non-circulating coin: John Paul II Memoriam
Gold (.9999) • 1.244 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
N# 195152
20 Francs (Pope Benedict XVI)
2005

Non-circulating coin: The Election of Pope Benedict XVI
Gold (.999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
N# 237507
20 Francs (2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer - Mascot)
2006

Non-circulating coin: 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer
Gold (.999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
N# 135598
Available for swap 20 Francs (Pontifical Swiss Guard)
2006

Non-circulating coin: 500th Anniversary of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
Gold (.999) • 1.24 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
N# 70272
20 Francs (Babe Pig)
2006

Non-circulating coin: Babe Pig
Gold (.9999) • 1.244 g • ⌀ 13.92 mm
N# 194646
20 Francs (Moon Landing)
2019

Non-circulating coin: 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 40 mm
KM# 265, N# 175289
20 Francs (Canis lupus)
2019

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Canis lupus
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 266, N# 200855
20 Francs (Ursus arctos horribilis)
2019

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Ursus arctos horribilis
Silver (.999) • 31.3100 g • ⌀ 38.60 mm
KM# 271, N# 326879
Available for swap 20 Francs (Giraffe)
2019

Non-circulating coin: World's Wildlife – The giraffe
Silver (.9999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.60 mm
KM# 273, N# 186761
Available for swap 20 Francs (Mamenchisaurus)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Mamenchisaurus
Silver (.9999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 306, N# 281975
Available for swap 20 Francs (Plesiosaurus)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Plesiosaurus
Silver (.9999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 307, N# 257964
Available for swap 20 Francs (Tyrannosaurus Rex)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Tyrannosaurus Rex
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 308, N# 237670
20 Francs (Crotalus)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Crotalus
Silver (.999) • 31.3100 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 309, N# 326885
20 Francs (Panthera leo)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Panthera leo
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 311, N# 229701
20 Francs (Panthera tigris)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Panthera tigris
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 312, N# 343611
20 Francs (Puma concolor)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Puma concolor
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 313, N# 224261
20 Francs (Scorpions)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators – The scorpions
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 314, N# 200856
20 Francs (Ursus Maritimus)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 315, N# 399259
20 Francs (Falkland Islands Wolf)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Extinct Predators – Falkland Islands Wolf
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 316, N# 405016
20 Francs (Mosasaurus)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Extinct Predators – Mosasaurus
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 317, N# 367933
20 Francs (Smilodon)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Extinct Predators – Smilodon
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 319, N# 280184
20 Francs (Thylacoleo carnifex)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Extinct Predators – Thylacoleo carnifex
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 321, N# 367932
20 Francs (The Whale)
2020

Non-circulating coin: World's Wildlife – Whales
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 323, N# 234757
20 Francs (Acinonyx jubatus)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Acinonyx jubatus
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 340, N# 374716
20 Francs (Smilodon - gilded)
2020

Non-circulating coin: Extinct Predators – Smilodon
Gold (.999) plated silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
N# 372607
Available for swap 20 Francs (Archaeopteryx)
2021

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Archaeopteryx
Silver (.9999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 337, N# 303374
Available for swap 20 Francs (Quetzalcoatlus)
2021

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Quetzalcoatlus
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 338, N# 310775
Available for swap 20 Francs (Wooly Mammoth)
2021

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – The Wooly Mammoth
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 339, N# 287647
20 Francs (Titanoboa)
2021

Non-circulating coin: Predators – Titanoboa
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 343, N# 287645
Available for swap 20 Francs (Bald Eagle)
2021

Non-circulating coin: World's Wildlife – The Bald Eagle
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 344, N# 304120
20 Francs (Megateuthis gigantea)
2021

Non-circulating coin: Extinct Predators – Megateuthis gigantea
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
N# 374472
Available for swap 20 Francs (Gigantopithecus)
2022

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric life – Gigantopithecus
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 370, KM# 370.1, N# 326645
20 Francs (Liopleurodon)
2022

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Liopleurodon
Silver (.9999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 371, N# 339004
Available for swap 20 Francs (Parasaurolophus)
2022

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Life – Parasaurolophus
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 372, N# 346674
Available for swap 20 Francs (The Bear)
2022

Non-circulating coin: World's Wildlife – Bears
Silver (.9999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 373, N# 342468

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