Diagonal red SPECIMEN ovpt front/back; horizontal red SPECIMEN NO # ovpt at center left; all-zero s/n 50 nouveaux zaïres

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Diagonal red SPECIMEN ovpt front/back; horizontal red SPECIMEN NO # ovpt at center left; all-zero s/n 50 nouveaux zaïres

Details

Like B139, but lithographed (not intaglio), windowed thread, and color changes on back.

Obverse: French text; leopard; Mobutu Sésé Seko in uniform with cap; coat of arms

Reverse: French text; Inga I hydroelectric dam on Congo River; bank initials

Basic Information

GSID:

148183

Denomination:

50 nouveaux zaïres

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Diagonal red SPECIMEN ovpt front/back; horizontal red SPECIMEN NO # ovpt at center left; all-zero s/n

Physical Characteristics

Design Details

Note Color:

Red

Note Dimension:

160 x 80 mm

Printer:

HOTEL DES MONNAIES-ZAÏRE

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