© Pinheiro, Rafael (CC BY-SA)
© Pinheiro, Rafael (CC BY-SA)
5 Zaïres
1987 year| Brass | 6.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Zaire (1971-1997) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1971-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 5 Zaïres (5 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination above. Bust of "Mobutu Sese Seko". Year below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQ ZAIRES
1987
Translation:
Five Zaires
1987
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu Wa Za Banga (born Joseph-Désiré Mobutu; 14 October 1930 – 7 September 1997) was a Congolese politician and military officer who was the President of Zaire from 1965 to 1997. He also served as Chairman of the Organisation of African Unity from 1967 to 1968. During the Congo Crisis, Mobutu, serving as Chief of Staff of the Army and supported by Belgium and the United States, deposed the democratically elected government of nationalist Patrice Lumumba in 1960.Interesting fact
The 5 Zaïres coin from 1987 features a unique design, with a stylized image of a farmer and a worker on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Zaire on the reverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Zaïres 1987 coin.
