Congo 500 francs Sydney Olympic Games series Basketball proof silver coin 1998

The Congo 500 Francs Sydney Olympic Games – Basketball proof silver coin, issued in 1998, is part of a dynamic series dedicated to the XXVII Olympic Games in Sydney 2000, celebrating the spirit of international sport and athletic excellence. This coin highlights basketball as one of the most popular and visually expressive Olympic disciplines.

The reverse features a basketball player in motion, captured mid-dribble as he advances toward the basket. The athlete is depicted with strong dynamic lines, emphasizing speed, coordination, and control. A basketball hoop and net appear above, reinforcing the sporting context. The player is set against the map of Australia, clearly outlining the host nation. To the right, the official Olympic flame emblem is shown, accompanied by the inscription “XXVII JEUX OLYMPIQUES SYDNEY 2000”. The year 1998 is positioned below, completing the composition.

The obverse displays the official emblem of the Republic of Congo, featuring a seated female figure holding a tablet inscribed “UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES”. Surrounding inscriptions read “REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO” and “500 FRANCS”, confirming the coin’s legal tender status.

Struck in proof silver, the coin showcases deep mirror fields and finely frosted relief, making it an attractive collectible for Olympic, basketball, and sports-themed numismatics.

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