Zaire (1971-1997) 10 Makuta, 1973 – 1978

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Zaire (1971-1997) Zaire (1971-1997)
Currency Zaire (1967 – 1993)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Makuta
Year 1973 – 1978
Ruler Republic (1971–1997)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Makuta from Zaire (1971-1997). Issued from 1973 to 1978. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 28 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
Mobutu Sese Seko (President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997) (Bank of Zaire)
Reverse
Coat of arms of Zaire and the motto "Justice, Peace, Work" (Ten Makuta
Justice Peace Work)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1978  — — — € 2,20 € 2,20 € 2,20 € 3,30 31%
1976  5M — — € 1,80 € 1,80 — — 21%
1975  5M — — € 2,20 € 3,30 — — Minted in West Germany 20%
1973  10M € 0,20 € 1,80 € 2,20 € 2,60 € 2,90 € 4,00 51%

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