Republic of the Congo 5000 Francs CFA, 2017
Congo Silverback Gorilla
Information
Country
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Currency
CFA franc
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5000 Francs CFA
Year
2017
Ruler
Republic
(1992–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
31.103
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Description
5000 Francs CFA from Republic of the Congo. Issued in 2017. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of Arms of Congo with the face value below (Republic of Congo)
- Reverse
- Coloured image of a Gorilla over a Proof forest background. On top of the reverse, the inscription: “CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA” (the name of the coin); on the bottom, the year of issue (2017) and the weight of the coin (1 OZ 999 SILVER)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.5K | Proof; Colourised |
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