| Issuer | Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1896 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 24.58 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Fernandubois |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#Pn20 |
| Obverse description | Head to the left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LEOP. II R. D. BELG. SOUV. DE L’ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO FERNANDUBOIS |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms supported by two lions. Denomination on top and date at bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1896 |
| Edge | Smooth with imprinted letters |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1896 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4476668890 |
| Comments |