5 Zaïres (Conservation) 1975 front 5 Zaïres (Conservation) 1975 back
5 Zaïres (Conservation) 1975 photo
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5 Zaïres Conservation

1975 year
Silver (.925) 35 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Zaire (1971-1997)
Period
Republic (1971-1997)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1975
Value
5 Zaïres (5&nbspZRZ)
Currency
Zaire (1967-1993)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
35 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34541
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Okapi left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINQ ZAIRES 1975
5

Translation: Five Zaires

Edge

Milled

Comment

Of the uncirculated coins, 540 were minted in 1975 and 3,697 were minted in 1976.
Of the proof coins, 5,905 were minted in 1976.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1975 as part of a series of non-circulating coins celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's independence from Belgium. The coin features an image of a leopard, which is a symbol of the country's wildlife and natural resources. The coin's design also includes the country's coat of arms and the inscription "République Démocratique du Congo" in French, which was the official language of the country at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  6431 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Zaïres (Conservation) 1975 coin.