Congo Republic – Airbus A-300 Aircraft – 500 Francs – 2002 – Proof Silver Crown – Color – The Airbus A300 is a short- to medium-range wide-body aircraft. Launched in 1972 as the world’s first twin-engine wide-body, it was the first product of the Airbus consortium of European aerospace companies, wholly owned today by EADS. The A300 ceased production in July 2007, along with the smaller A310.