| Issuer | Zaire (1971-1997) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1977 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Makuta (0.05 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#12, Schön#53 |
| Obverse description | Image of President Mobutu Sese Seko in the middle. Denomination (in words in French) above, year below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CINQ MAKUTA 1977 (Translation: Five Makuta) |
| Reverse description | `5K` in a circle `BANQUE DU ZAÏRE around the circle Dot below circle |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BANQUE DU ZAIRE 5K (Translation: Bank of Zaire) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1977 - - 8 000 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9464236300 |
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