Obverse: the obverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo – a leopard’s head, a spear and an elephant tusk. The ribbons of the coat of arms bear the words “JUSTICE”, “PAIX”, “TRAVAIL” (“Justice, Peace, Work”). The inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO” surrounds the composition, while the bottom shows the face value “20 FRANCS”, weight and silver fineness “1 oz Ag 999.9”, and the year of issue “2026”.
Reverse: the reverse depicts a shark emerging from the water with its jaws wide open and several rows of sharp teeth prominently displayed. Sea waves splash around the shark, while a globe is incorporated into the lower part of the composition. The inscription “THE SHARK” appears at the top and “WORLD'S WILDLIFE” at the bottom.
About the coin: this 2026 1 oz silver coin is the eighth annual release in the “World's Wildlife” coin series and is dedicated to one of the ocean’s most impressive predators – the shark. The coin is struck from 99.99% pure silver, weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g), measures 38.6 mm in diameter and has a face value of 20 Congolese francs. The “World's Wildlife” series showcases remarkable animals from around the world, with the 2026 release featuring the shark as a symbol of the power and untamed nature of the oceans.
