100 Francs – Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 5th Anniversary of independence

Context

Year: 1965

Issuer: Republic of the Congo

Period:

(1964—1971)

Ruler: Joseph Kasa-Vubu

Currency:

(1960—1967)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 32.26 g

Gold weight: 29.03 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #6

Numista: #138643

Value

Bullion value: $4565.95

Obverse

Inscription:

☆ REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ☆

☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆

JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL

Translation:

☆ DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO ☆

☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆

JUSTICE PEACE AND WORK

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Inscription:

☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE ☆

ARGOR 900/1000

100 FRS

1965

Translation:

☆ 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE ☆

ARGOR 900/1000

100 FRANCS

1965

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Argor-Heraeus	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1965	—	3,000	Proof

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