100 Francs Congo 1965 5 years of independence PCGS PR65CAM
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100 Francs Congo 1965 5 years of independence
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 PCGS with the PR65CAM (Cameo) grade. As of today, there are only 7 better rated editions on PCGS.
For the certificate exam.
In addition, the coin was protected by PCGS through the “NFC anti-counterfeiting technology”.
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
Edition: 3,000 copies, of which probably more than 2,100 copies melted down again and only 7 rated better at PCGS to date.
Grading: PCGS PR65CAM
Embossing Quality: Proof
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
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