Zaire (1971-1997) 20 Makuta, 1973 – 1976

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Zaire (1971-1997) Zaire (1971-1997)
Currency Zaire (1967 – 1993)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Makuta
Year 1973 – 1976
Ruler Republic (1971–1997)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13.1
Diameter (mm) 31
Thickness (mm) 2.25
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Makuta from Zaire (1971-1997). Issued from 1973 to 1976. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 31 mm and weighs 13.1 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Mobutu Sese Seko
Reverse
Lighted torch (The central symbol of the flag of Zaire)
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1976  — € 1,40 € 2,20 € 2,20 € 3,30 € 4,30 57%
1973  10M € 0,94 € 2,20 € 3,00 € 4,20 € 5,30 56%

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