© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Likuta
1967 (1966-1969) years| Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%) | 1.25 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1964-1971) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1967 (1966-1969) |
| Value | 1 Likuta (0.01 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN LIKUTA
JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL
1967
Translation:
One Likuta
Justice Peace Work
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Mint U.K. won the contract for the 1967 coins, but the project was sub-contracted in total to M.B.L. (The Mint, Birmingham, Limited, the official name for Heaton's Mint) for the 10 sengi coins and I.MI. (Imperial Metal Industries Limited, where King's Norton is part of) for the 1 Likuta and 5 Makuta coins.Of the total mintage, 16,632,000 were minted in 1966, 134,520,000 were minted in 1967, 36,288,000 were minted in 1968, and 12,888,000 were minted in 1969.
Interesting fact
The 1 Likuta coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has an interesting design feature. On the obverse side, the coin features a stylized image of a leopard's head, which is a symbol of strength and courage in Congolese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 (1966-1969) | 196800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Likuta 1967 (1966-1969) coin.
