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50 Francs 5th Anniversary of independence
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Value | 50 Francs |
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| Obverse description | At center, a right-facing portrait effigy of President Joseph Kasa-Vubu. The state name REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO curves along the upper periphery, while the legend JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL curves along the lower periphery, both separated by star devices. The designation PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU arcs below the state name, framing the portrait. The entire design is enclosed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | A centrally positioned African elephant, trunk raised, stands before a stylized landscape with trees in the background. The commemorative inscription ☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE ☆ curves along the upper periphery. In the lower field, the gold fineness ARGOR 900/1000, the face value 50 FRS, and the date 1965 are inscribed in descending order. The design is enclosed by a beaded border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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