 CONGO. Democratic Republic. Fifth Anniversary of Independence. 100, 50, 25, 20, 10 Francs, 1965. Military bust ¾ r. of President Joseph Kasavubu, leader of ABAKO, National Alliance of the Bakongo, first Head of State of this newly independent African nation. Rv. Trumpeting elephant over value. KM 6-2. Some 3,000 sets were struck by Argor, Switzerland in .900 Gold, approximately 70% were remelted after the Congo civil war and the downfall of Kasavubu. In fitted, red plush-liked case. Brilliant Proof. 5 pieces. (Est. $1,500-$1,750)
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