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Specimen Zaire 500 Nouveaux 1995 Zaires DIM 100 AED

Name: Specimen Zaire 500 Nouveaux 1995 Zaires DIM 100 AED
Price: 100 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 19th March 2026

Description

📌 General Information

Country: Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Bank: Banque du Zaïre

Denomination: 500 Nouveaux Zaires

Year: 1995

Catalog Number: Pick #65s (“s” = specimen)

👤 Main Design Features

Portrait:

Mobutu Sese Seko (long-time president of Zaire)

Front Elements:

Large “500” value

Red SPECIMEN overprint across the note

Serial: A 0000000 A (typical specimen numbering)

Signature of the governor

Symbolism:

Leopard – symbol of authority and Mobutu’s personal emblem

Colors:

Green, teal, and orange tones

🔍 Specimen Note Details

Marked “SPECIMEN” (not for circulation)

Numbered: N° 0001187

Usually produced for:

Archives

Presentation

Collector distribution

Often has zero or patterned serial numbers

🏅 Condition & Grading

Grading Company: DIM Currency

Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 (CU64)

Crisp, no folds

Minor handling marks possible

High-quality collectible condition

💰 Collector Value (Approximate)

Specimen notes are more valuable than regular issues

Estimated market value:

$40 – $120 USD (can vary based on demand & certification)

Graded examples like yours tend toward the higher end

📚 Historical Context

Issued during the final years of Mobutu’s rule

Period marked by:

Severe inflation

Currency reforms (hence “Nouveaux Zaires”)

Shortly after (1997), Zaire became the Democratic Republic of the Congo

⭐ Collector Notes

Specimen + graded = desirable combination

Mobutu-era notes are popular due to:

Political history

Distinctive African design

The leopard motif adds extra appeal