5 Makuta

€4,111.00
IssuerRepublic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
Year1966-1977
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Makuta (0.05 ZRZ)
CurrencyZaire (1967-1993)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Michael Rizzello
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, Schön#42
Obverse descriptionDenomination within circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO 5 K
(Translation: National Bank of the Congo)
Reverse descriptionPortrait 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCINQ MAKUTA 1967
(Translation: Five Makuta)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1967 (1966-1977)  - Minted from 1966-1977 - 50 000 000
1967  - Specimen Mint Set - 25
Catalog ID7153796320
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