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25 Francs 5th Anniversary of Independence
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Composition | Gold (.900) |
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| Obverse description | At center, a right-facing bust effigy of President Joseph Kasa-Vubu, the first President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO curves around the upper portion of the field, flanked by five-pointed stars, while PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU arcs below the state name. The patriotic motto JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL curves along the lower rim. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | At center, an African elephant with trunk raised, standing before a treeline, symbolizing national pride and strength. The commemorative legend ☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE ☆ curves around the upper field, flanked by stars. Below the central device, the gold fineness ARGOR 900/1000, the face value 25 FRS, and the date 1965 are inscribed in three lines within the lower field. A beaded border encircles the design. |
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