| Issuer | Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
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| Year | 1965 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1960-1967) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.452 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#3, Schön#36 |
| Obverse description | State name curved around top. Ruler name curved below state name. Bust of 1st president Joseph Kasa-Vubu. State legend curved around bottom. Beading around outer edge. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ☆ REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ☆ ☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆ JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL (Translation: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO JUSTICE PEACE AND WORK) |
| Reverse description | Event commemorated in lettering curved around top. Two crossed palm trees. Gold content below trees. Face value below gold content. Beading around outer edge. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L`INDEPENDANCE ☆ ARGOR 900/1000 20 FRS 1965 (Translation: 5th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE GOLD 900/1000) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1965 - Proof, approximately 2,100 melted - 3 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2380984210 |
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