Republic of Zaïre
Country in Central Africa (1971-1997)
Location: Central Africa
Capital City: Kinshasa
Government type: Republic
Main languages: French, Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, Tshiluba
Main religions: Catholic Christianity, Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1971: Democratic Republic of the Congo renamed to Zaïre
1997: Democratic Republic of the Congo restored
Currency
Zaïre (1967-1993)
1 Zaïre = 100 Makuta = 10000 Sengi
New Zaïre (1993-1997)
1 Zaïre = 100 Makuta
Coins from Zaïre in the collection
•20 Makuta, 1976 (cupronickel, Munich mint, KM#8)
•10 Zaïre, 1988 (brass, Llantrisant mint, KM#19)
Banknotes from Zaïre in the collection
•1 Zaïre, 1975 (P#18)
•20 Makuta, 1993 (P#51)