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10 Francs 5th Anniversary of Independence
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Currency | Franc (1960-1967) |
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| Obverse description | At center, a right-facing portrait bust of President Joseph Kasa-Vubu, the first President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rendered in high relief. The state name REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO curves along the upper periphery, flanked by star ornaments, while the legend JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL curves along the lower periphery. The name PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU arcs immediately below the state name, also flanked by stars. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse lettering | ☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE ☆ ARGOR 900/1000 10 FRS 1965 (Translation: 5th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE GOLD 900/1000) |
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| Mintage | 1965 - Proof, approximately 2,100 melted - 3,000 |
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