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10 Makuta
| Issuer | Banque du Zaïre |
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| Year | 1973-1978 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Facing portrait bust of President Mobutu Sese Seko wearing his characteristic leopard-skin toque hat, centrally positioned in the field. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the facial features and headgear. The legend BANQUE DU ZAÏRE arcs along the upper periphery of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | The coat of arms of Zaire occupies the central field, featuring a leopard's head facing forward, superimposed over two crossed spears and an olive branch in saltire. A scroll at the base bears the national motto in three segments. The denomination DIX MAKUTA 10 is inscribed along the upper portion of the field flanking the date 1973, while the motto JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL appears on the lower scroll banner. |
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| Mintage | 1973 - - 10,000,000 1975 - Minted in West Germany - 5,000,000 1976 - - 5,000,000 1978 - - |
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