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Congo Banknote 50 francs 2013 DIM 40 AED

Name: Congo Banknote 50 francs 2013 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 40

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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: 30th March 2026

Description

🪙 General Information
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bank: Banque Centrale du Congo (Central Bank of Congo)
Denomination: 50 Francs
Date on note: 30 June 2013
Catalog reference: Pick #97Aa.1
Serial number: KD 0946723 Y
Grading: 67 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality – nearly perfect condition)
Grading company: DIM Currency
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
Main portrait:
A traditional African sculpture-style head, representing Congolese cultural heritage and art.
Text details:
“BANQUE CENTRALE DU CONGO” (top center)
“50 FRANCS” (left and right sides)
Serial number printed vertically (red) and horizontally (black)
Central emblem:
Stylized “BC” monogram (Banque Centrale) in the middle.
Signatures:
Governor’s signature
Date: 30.06.2013
🔐 Security Features
Watermark area (left blank space) – visible when held to light
Microprinting with repeating text patterns
Fine geometric patterns to prevent counterfeiting
Color-shifting and detailed engraving-style printing
Serial numbers in two orientations (vertical + horizontal)
🎨 Colors & Style
Dominant colors:
🟤 Light brown / beige
🟣 Purple tones
Highly detailed guilloche patterns (intricate line designs used in banknotes)
📦 Condition & Value Insight
Grade 67 EPQ = very high collector grade (almost perfect)
Because it is graded and preserved in a slab:
💰 Value is higher than normal circulated notes
Typically collected by numismatists (currency collectors)
🌍 Interesting Fact
The Congolese franc has gone through multiple redesigns due to inflation and economic changes.
Modern issues like this (2013) focus heavily on security and cultural identity.