1 Zaire

Issuer Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
Year 1967-1970
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 1 Zaire (1 ZRZ)
Currency Zaire (1967-1993)
Composition Paper
Size 160 × 72 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 24 June 1993
Reference(s) P#12
Obverse description Stade Tata Raphaël (Father Raphael Stadium) in Kinshasa at center, president Joseph Mobutu at right.
Obverse lettering BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO UN ZAÏRE OU CENT MAKUTA LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DE SERVITUDE PENALE
(Translation: NATIONAL BANK OF CONGO ONE ZAIRE OR ONE HUNDRED MAKUTA Сounterfeiting is punishable by a criminal sentence)
Reverse description President Joseph Mobutu rolls up his sleeve during his speech at Leopoldville, Congo in December 1965.
Reverse lettering 1 ZAÏRE BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO 100 MAKUTA
(Translation: 1 ZAIRE NATIONAL BANK OF CONGO 100 MAKUTA)
Signature(s)
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Okapi head
Variants
Numisquare ID 9858713950
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