Congo – 1965 – 50 Francs – 5 Years of Independence – 16.13g – Gold Proof – NGC PF66

Congo – 50 Francs – 1965 – 5 years of independence – NGC PF66

This is the 50 francs Gold coin in proof quality from the year 1965 from Congo. This has a small mintage of only 3000 coins, of which about 2100 coins have been melted down.

The gold coin was certified by the NGC and rated with a very high grade of PF66(certificate test).

This is the only issue ever certified by NGC as of today!

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

Labeling:
☆ REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ☆
☆☆ PRESIDENT KASA-VUBU ☆☆

JUSTICE PAIX ET TRAVAIL

Back
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
50 FRS
1965

More details

Country: Republic of Congo (Léopoldville) (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Year of mintage: 1965
Face value: 50 francs
Material: gold
Fineness: .900
Weight: 16.129 grams (0.4667oz)
Diameter: 27mm
Mintage: 3000, of which 2100 have been melted down
Speciality: NGC PF66 (the only specimen certified at the NGC!)

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