Congo, Democratic Republic 10 Francs 2007

History

10 Francs 2007, Congo, Democratic Republic, Endangered Wildlife, Water Buffalo

Obverse. Photo © Spink

Description

The water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), also known as the Asian water buffalo, is a large bovine native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Domesticated for thousands of years, it plays a crucial role in agriculture, particularly in rice cultivation, as it is adept at working in wet, muddy conditions. Water buffaloes are also valued for their milk, which is rich in fat and used to produce dairy products like mozzarella cheese.

Wild water buffalo, now endangered, are significantly larger and less common than their domesticated counterparts. These animals are well-adapted to swampy habitats and are often found wallowing in water to regulate their body temperature. Their immense strength and versatility make them a vital part of rural economies in many Asian countries.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Leopard Coat of arms Democratic Republic of the Congo Military Spear Depicts the emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo dividing the date, the denomination below, and the country name in French above. The national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has changed several times since 1997. The current one was introduced in 2006 and depicts a leopard head, surrounded by an elephant tusk to the left and a spear to the right. Below are the three words which make up the national motto: Justice, Paix, Travail (Justice, Peace, Work in French). This emblem symbolized the strength and unity of the nation, with the leopard representing power and the spear and tusk symbolizing the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Congo. It was adopted on 18 February 2006 by President Joseph Kabila. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL 20 07 10 FRANC
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Bison, buffalo Geography & astronomy Sun Nature (hill, river etc.) Cloud Depicts a water buffalo in the water, grasses and trees in the background, the sun and clouds in the sky and the series title above alongside the rim. ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
Edge	Reeded (milled)