| Issuer | Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Makuta (0.05 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Michael Rizzello |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#9, Schön#42 |
| Obverse description | Denomination within circle |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO 5 K (Translation: National Bank of the Congo) |
| Reverse description | Portrait of Mobutu Sese Seko (1930-1997), president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997, facing 3/4 left, date below |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CINQ MAKUTA 1967 (Translation: Five Makuta) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1967 (1966-1977) - Minted from 1966-1977 - 50 000 000 1967 - Specimen Mint Set - 25 |
| Numisquare ID | 7153796320 |
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