Zaire (1971-1997) 5 Makuta, 1977
Information
Country
Zaire (1971-1997)
Currency
Zaire
(1967 – 1993)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Makuta
Year
1977
Ruler
Republic
(1971–1997)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Makuta from Zaire (1971-1997). Issued in 1977. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Image of President Mobutu Sese Seko in the middle. Denomination (in words in French) above, year below. (Five Makuta)
- Reverse
- "5K" in a circle "BANQUE DU ZAÏRE around the circle Dot below circle (Bank of Zaire)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 8M | € 1,20 | € 2,00 | € 2,00 | € 2,80 |
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