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.
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)