5 Makuta, Republic of the Congo

Main information

Country:
Republic of the Congo
Years of Minting:
1966-1977
Period:
Democratic Republic (1964-1971)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)

$4.00-$259.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Mobutu Sese Seko (1930-1997), president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997, facing 3/4 left, date below

Engraver:

Michael Rizzello

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Denomination within circle

Engraver:

Michael Rizzello

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO 5 K

Reverse:

CINQ MAKUTA 1967

Composition

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

Size

Weight:6.5 g
Diameter:25 mm
Thickness:1.5 mm
Edge:Reeded

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5 Makuta, Republic of the Congo

Main information

Reference Price

$4.00-$259.50

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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