100 Francs 5th Anniversary of independence
Features
| 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 coins |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1960-1967) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 32.258 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 138643 |
| References | KM# 6 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
5th Anniversary of independence
Obverse
State name curved around top.
Ruler name curved below state name.
Bust 1st president Joseph Kasa-Vubu.
State legend curved around bottom.
Beading around outer edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☆ REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ☆
☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆
JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL
Translation:
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
JUSTICE PEACE AND WORK
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
100 FRS
1965
Translation:
5th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
GOLD 900/1000
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Argor SA, Chiasso, Switzerland (1955-1991)See also
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1965 | 3 000 | Proof, approximately 2,100 melted | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Bullion value: USD 4155.73
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Actual gold weight: 0.933 oz
Current gold price: 4452.21 USD/oz (see gold price 
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