© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
50 Makutas 5 Years of J.D. Mobutu's Presidency; Gold Proof Issue
1970 year| Gold (.900) | 16.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1964-1971) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 50 Makuta (0.50 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Uniformed bust of President Joseph Desire Mobutu 3/4 facing, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRÉSIDENT JOSEPH-DÉSIRÉ MOBUTU
1970
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 5th anniversary of J.D. Mobutu's presidency, who was the leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as Zaire) from 1965 until his overthrow in 1997. Mobutu's rule was known for its authoritarianism, corruption, and human rights abuses, and this coin serves as a symbol of his regime's excesses and extravagance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Makutas (5 Years of J.D. Mobutu's Presidency; Gold Proof Issue) 1970 coin.
