Republic of the Congo (1960-1969, 1991-present), People's Republic of the Congo (1969-1991)
Country in Central Africa (1960-1991)
Location: Central Africa
Capital City: Brazzaville
Government type: Republic (1960-1969, 1991-present), Communist Republic (1969-1991)
Main languages: French, Kituba, Lingala
Main religions: Catholic Christianity, Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1960: French Congo (also sometimes called Middle Congo) independent from France
1969: Communist government takes power
1991: Communist government falls
Currency
CFA Franc (1960-present)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
Coins from Congo-Brazzaville in the collection
Communist Republic (1969-1991)
•100 Franc, 1979 (nickel, Paris mint, KM#2)
Bannknotes from Congo-Brazzaville in the collection
Restored Republic (1991-present)
•500 Franc, 2007-2010 (P#6)
•2,000 Franc, 2002-2007 (P#8)