50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence) 1965 front 50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence) 1965 back
50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence) 1965 photo

50 Francs 5th Anniversary of independence

1965 year
Gold (.900) 16.129 g 27 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
50 Francs
Currency
Franc (1960-1967)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
16.129 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138642
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
50 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.

Price

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

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