100 Francs 5th Anniversary of Independence, Pattern

Issuer Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
Year 1965
Type Coin pattern
Value 100 Francs
Currency Franc (1960-1967)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn3
Obverse description 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.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ☆ REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ☆ ☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆ JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL
(Translation: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO JUSTICE PEACE AND WORK)
Reverse description 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.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L`INDEPENDANCE ☆ ARGOR 900/1000 100 FRS 1965
(Translation: 5th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE GOLD 900/1000)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1965 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 8762377240
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