PCGS

1 Zaire – Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 5th Year of Mobutu's Presidency

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Republic of the Congo

Period:

Democratic Republic

(1964—1971)

Currency:

Zaire

(1967—1993)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Weight: 32 g

Gold weight: 28.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #13a

Numista: #195342

Value

Exchange value: 1 ZRZ

Bullion value: $4811.56

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms over denomination.

Inscription:

RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL

1 ZAIRE

Translation:

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

JUSTICE PEACE WORK

1 ZAIRE

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Uniformed bust of Mobutu facing 3/4, date below.

Inscription:

PRÉSIDENT JOSEPH-DÉSIRÉ MOBUTU

1970

Translation:

PRESIDENT JOSEPH-DESIRE MOBUTU

1970

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Valcambi	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	1,000	Proof

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