100 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence) 1965 front 100 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence) 1965 back
100 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence) 1965 photo

100 Francs 5th Anniversary of independence

1965 year
Gold (.900) 32.258 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
President
Joseph Kasa-Vubu (1960-1965)
Period
Democratic Republic (1964-1971)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1965
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Franc (1960-1967)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.258 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138643
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Event commemorated in lettering curved around top.
African Elephant with trunk in the air.
Gold content below trees.
Face value below gold content.
Beading around outer edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE ☆
ARGOR 900/1000
100 FRS
1965

Translation:
5th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
GOLD 900/1000

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as the Republic of the Congo) from Belgium, which took place on June 30, 1960. The coin's design features a portrait of President Joseph Kasavubu, who served as the country's first president from 1960 until 1965, and a depiction of the country's national emblem, the "Leopard of the Congo."

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965  3000 - - - - - -

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