Zaire 5 Zaires ND (1980-1989)

Provisional issue

P#R3b Old date 1974-1976

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Zaire 5 Zaires, 1980-1989 obverse
Zaire 5 Zaires, 1980-1989 reverse

Information:

Rarity A - Very Common
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1980-1989) P#R3b Old date 1974-1976 + - - - - - -
Reference P#R3b
Country Zaire
Period Zaire (1967-1993)
Issuing bank Bank of Zaire
Currency Zaires
Denomination 5 Zaires
Type Local banknotes
Year 1980-1989
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 168x85 mm

Obverse:

Zaire 5 Zaires, 1980-1989
Latin

Obverse text

BANQUE DU ZAÏRE CINQ ZAÏRES

Obverse symbol

Mobutu and arms at left, leopard at right. Local handstamp

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DE SERVITUDE PENALE 5 ZAÏRES BANQUE DU ZAÏRE

Reverse symbol

Hydroelectric dam at right centre, carving at left

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1980-1989) P#R3a Old date 1972 + - - - - - -
ND (1980-1989) P#R3b Old date 1974-1976 - - - - - -
ND (1980-1989) P#R3c Old date 1977 - - - - - $11,00