Essor Prof

5 Makuta – Republic of the Congo

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1966–1977

Year: 1967

Issuer: Republic of the Congo

Issuing organization: National Bank of the Congo

Period:

(1964—1971)

Currency:

(1967—1993)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 50,000,025

Material

Diameter: 25 mm

Weight: 6.5 g

Thickness: 1.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #9

Numista: #4111

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 ZRZ

Obverse

Inscription:

BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO

5 K

Translation:

National Bank of the Congo

5 K

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Reverse

Inscription:

CINQ MAKUTA

1967

Translation:

Five Makuta

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Kings Norton Metal Company	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1967	1966-1977	50,000,000
1967	—	25

🌱 Very Common