1 Zaïre J.D. Mobutu; Gilt Brass
1970 year| Brass (Gilt) | - | - |
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1964-1971) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Zaire (1 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Brass (Gilt) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL
1 ZAIRE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Zaïre coin is that it features a portrait of President Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, who ruled the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as Zaire) from 1965 until his overthrow in 1997. Mobutu was known for his authoritarian rule and his efforts to Africanize the country, including changing the name of the country and the currency. The coin was minted in 1970, during the early years of Mobutu's rule, and its design reflects the president's efforts to promote a new, pan-African identity for the country.
