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50 Francs 5th Anniversary of independence

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Issuer Democratic Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
President Joseph Kasa-Vubu (1960-1965)
Period Democratic Republic (1964-1971)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1965
Value 50 Francs
Currency Franc (1960-1967)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 16.129 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
138642
References KM# 5
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Schön# 38
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
50 FRS
1965

Translation:
5th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
GOLD 900/1000

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965  Photo 3 000 $ 2000 Proof, approximately 2,100 melted

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Bullion value: USD 2021.30 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.467 oz
Current gold price: 4331.02 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence)
Katz
Auction 114
Lot 31
Internet Archive
24 Feb 2024 UNC USD 983.06
(EUR 850.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence)
Katz
Auction 108
Lot 41
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2024 UNC USD 981.91
(EUR 849.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence)
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 42
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 UNC USD 977.28
(EUR 845.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Francs (5th Anniversary of independence)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99148
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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