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Zaire Congo 50 Makuta 1979 Banknote

Zaire Congo 50 Makuta 1979 Banknote

4.700 HUF
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Step into the complex history of central Africa with this stunning 1979 Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) 50 Makuta banknote (Pick 17), curated by ExtremeBanknotes. Issued during the height of Mobutu Sese Seko's regime, this note captures the bold cultural aesthetic of the "Authenticité" movement meant to reject colonial influences.
An exceptional find for collectors of African banknotes, historical currency, or political memorabilia. This note boasts incredible geometric alignment and striking colors that pop inside a display album.
📋 Technical Specifications (via Numista)
  • Issuing Authority: Banque du Zaïre
  • Type: Standard circulation banknote
  • Year / Issue Date: November 24, 1979 (24-11-1979)
  • Catalog Code: World Paper Money Pick #17
  • Material: Fine Paper
  • Size: Approximately 134 mm × 67 mm
🎨 Design Details
This note stands out with its intricate German engineering and vivid pink, violet, and green hues:
  • Obverse (Front): Features a portrait of dictator Mobutu Sese Seko in his signature leopard-skin hat and glasses on the left. The national emblem sits in the bottom left, while a bounding leopard leaps across the center towards a decorative circular shield pattern.
  • Reverse (Back): Depicts an authentic local agricultural scene showing artisanal manioc (cassava) processing, a staple crop of the Congo basin. To the left is an engraving of a traditional tribal warrior in full cultural ceremonial dress.
📜 History & Significance
Dated November 24, 1979, this note directly reflects the autocratic "Mobutism" period. Mobutu renamed the country and currency to Zaire, plastering his likeness on all paper money. This specific 1979 issue was printed by Munich's prestigious Giesecke & Devrient firm, combining world-class security with hyper-localized African imagery. Because hyperinflation plagued Zaire in the decades to follow, early Makuta fractional notes were quickly rendered worthless and destroyed, making uncirculated survivors from this era very desirable.
🔍 Condition Description
  • Grade: Choice Uncirculated (UNC)
  • Details: This banknote is in immaculate condition. It features perfectly sharp, square corners, an incredibly crisp paper body with its original factory sheen, and zero evidence of handling or fold wear. It is completely clean with no pinholes or foxing. (Please review the high-resolution listing photos to inspect its premium centering).

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CONDITION GUIDE

Gem Uncirculated

A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.

About Uncirculated

A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as  a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.

Extra Fine

A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.

Very Fine 

A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes. 

Fine

A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.

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