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Zaire Banknote 50 zaire 1993 DIM 50 AED

Name: Zaire Banknote 50 zaire 1993 DIM 50 AED
Price: 50 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: 3rd April 2026

Description

🧾 General Information
Country: Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Issuing Authority: Banque du Zaire
Denomination: 10 Nouveaux Makuta (10 NK)
Date: 24 June 1993
Catalog Reference: Pick #51
Serial Number: A 7305244 A
🏦 Grading & Holder
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: 68 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
Condition Meaning:
68 = Superb Gem Uncirculated (near-perfect note)
EPQ = Original paper, no cleaning or pressing
Overall: Very high collector-grade note 💎
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
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Key Elements:
Portrait:
Mobutu Sese Seko wearing military cap and glasses
Main Color Theme: Green, red, and orange guilloché patterns
Text: “BANQUE DU ZAIRE” and “DIX NOUVEAUX MAKUTA”
Date Printed: 24-6-1993
Symbols & Artwork:
Leopard image → symbol of strength and authority
Geometric guilloché patterns → anti-counterfeiting design
Official emblem/seal on the right
Governor signature on the left
🧾 Back (Reverse) Design
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Key Features:
Intricate multicolor patterns
Traditional African-style geometric artwork
Security background printing
Repeated denomination markings
🔐 Security Features
Fine line guilloché patterns (complex and hard to replicate)
Sharp micro-details in portrait engraving
High-quality paper (EPQ confirms originality)
Serial numbers printed in matching format (A-prefix)
Color layering and precise printing alignment
📊 Historical Context
Issued during the final years of Mobutu’s regime (1965–1997)
Period marked by economic instability and inflation
“Nouveaux Makuta” was part of currency reform attempts
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
Grade 68 EPQ: Premium collectible
Estimated range:
💵 $40 – $120+ USD
Can be higher depending on demand and rarity
⭐ Key Highlights
High-grade slabbed note (very desirable)
Features a major historical figure
Strong visual design with symbolic imagery
Excellent preservation (almost perfect condition)