| Issuer | Zaire (1971-1997) |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1000 Nouveaux Zaïres (1000 ZRN) |
| Currency | New Zaire (1993-1998) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.09 g |
| Diameter | 38.50 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#24, Schön#69 |
| Obverse description | Map of Africa. National coat of arms on the left |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE DU ZAIRE 1997 |
| Reverse description | Portuguese caravel, legend above, name below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | HISTORY OF SEAFARING 15th CENTURY PORTUGUESE CARAVEL 1000 NOUVEAUX ZAIRES |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 5128854870 |
| Comments |