1000 Nouveaux Zaïres (Portuguese Caravel) 1997 front 1000 Nouveaux Zaïres (Portuguese Caravel) 1997 back
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1000 Nouveaux Zaïres Portuguese Caravel

1997 year
Silver (.925) 30.09 g 38.50 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Zaire (1971-1997)
Period
Republic (1971-1997)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1000 Nouveaux Zaïres (1000&nbspZRN)
Currency
New Zaire (1993-1998)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
30.09 g
Diameter
38.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#44318
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Portuguese caravel, legend above, name below.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORY OF SEAFARING
15th CENTURY PORTUGUESE CARAVEL
1000
NOUVEAUX ZAIRES

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a Portuguese caravel, a type of ship used by the Portuguese during their exploration and colonization of Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. The design is a nod to the country's history and cultural exchange with Portugal.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  20000 - - - - - -

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