Congo – 100 Francs – 1965 – 5 years of independence – 1oz Proof Gold – NGC PF68

Congo – 100 Francs – 1965 – 5 years of independence NGC PF68

This is a gold coin issued to celebrate 5 years of independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1965. The mint quality is proof and the mintage at the time was only 3,000 copies. According to sources, however, about 2,100 of these have already been melted down again, so that only about 900 of these gold coins are still in collections worldwide.

What makes this specimen very special is that it is certified by NGC with the grade PF68. With this high grade, this is also a top pop, meaning as of today there is no better rated edition at the NGC.

Technical details:

Country of issue: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mint: Argor-Heraeus SA, Switzerland
Year: 1965
Face value: 100 Congolese Francs
Fineness: .900
Gross weight: 32,258 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Embossing Quality: Proof
Edition: 3,000 copies, of which more than 2,100 copies were melted down
Grading: NGC PF68 (Top Pop)

Obverse:

State name bent on top.
The name of the ruler under the state name.
Bust of the 1st president Joseph Kasa-Vubu.
Condition legend bent at the bottom.
Flanging around the outer edge.

Labeling:

☆ REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ☆
☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆
JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL

Reverse:

Event honored in arched lettering above.
African elephant with trunk in the air.
Gold content under trees.
Nominal value below gold content.
Flanging around the outer edge.

Labeling:

☆ V ANNIVERSAIRE DE L’INDEPENDANCE ☆
Argor 900/1000
100 FRS
1965