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Zaire Banknote 20.000 Nouveaux zaire 1991 DIM 80 AED

Name: Zaire Banknote 20.000 Nouveaux zaire 1991 DIM 80 AED
Price: 80 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: 27th March 2026

Description

🏦 General Information
Country: Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Bank: Banque du Zaïre
Denomination: 20,000 Nouveaux Zaïres
Year: 1991
Catalog Reference: Pick #39s (Specimen issue)
Condition (holder): Choice Uncirculated (graded 64)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
🔴 Special Features (Specimen Note)
Large red “SPECIMEN” overprint across the front
Serial number: B0000000 A (typical for specimen notes)
Additional specimen number: N°0000158
Mention of “Staple Holes” on the holder (minor handling mark)
🎨 Front Design (Obverse)
👤 Portrait
Features Mobutu Sese Seko
He is shown wearing:
Leopard-skin hat (a symbol of authority)
Glasses
He was the long-time ruler of Zaire (1965–1997)
🐆 Wildlife Element
A leopard is illustrated on the left side
Symbolizes:
Strength
Power
National identity
🏛️ Text & Language
“BANQUE DU ZAIRE”
“VINGT MILLE ZAIRES” (French for 20,000 Zaïres)
French is used as the official language
🔢 Denomination
Large “20000” in the center
Also repeated on the right side
🏅 Seal & Emblem
National emblem of Zaire on the right side:
Shield
Spear and torch elements
🎨 Colors & Design Style
Dominant colors:
Light blue
Pink / red patterns
Black engraving
Intricate geometric patterns and guilloche designs
Fine line engraving typical of high-security banknotes
🔐 Security Features
Detailed micro-patterns (anti-counterfeiting)
Complex line work around portrait and borders
Serial numbers printed in black
Watermark area (not visible in this image but present on note)
📜 Historical Context
Issued during the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko
Reflects the economic period before hyperinflation worsened
Zaire later became the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997
💰 Collector Value Insight
This is a SPECIMEN note, which makes it:
More collectible than regular circulation notes
Used for reference, banks, or printing archives
High grade (64 UNC) increases value significantly