10 Sengis 5 Years of J.D. Mobutu's Presidency; Brass Gilt Proof Issue
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 | 10 Sengis (0.001 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Brass (Gilt) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniformed bust of President Joseph Desire Mobutu 3/4 facing, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRÉSIDENT JOSEPH-DÉSIRÉ MOBUTU
1970
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of President Mobutu, who was the leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as Zaire) for over 30 years, on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville), which was the predecessor state to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This coin was issued during Mobutu's presidency as a commemorative piece to mark the fifth anniversary of his rule.
