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  • 1 Likuta 1967, KM# 8, Congo, Democratic Republic
  • 1 Likuta 1967, KM# 8, Congo, Democratic Republic
Description

The Royal Mint secured the contract for the 1967 coin production, but the project was entirely subcontracted. M.B.L. (The Mint, Birmingham, Limited, also known as Heaton's Mint) handled the 10 sengi coins, while I.M.I. (Imperial Metal Industries Limited, which includes King's Norton) was responsible for minting the 1 Likuta and 5 Makuta coins.

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Obverse

Depicts the denomination within a circle surrounded by legend of the bank.

BANQUE NATIONALE
1 k
DU CONGO

Reverse

Depicts the emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the denomination above, and the issue date below.

The emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, first adopted in 1963, features a leopard's head at its center, flanked by a crossed spear and an ivory tusk. Below the leopard's head, the national motto "Justice, Paix, Travail" ("Justice, Peace, Work") is inscribed on a ribbon. This emblem symbolized the strength and unity of the nation, with the leopard representing power and the spear and tusk symbolizing the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Congo. The emblem was introduced during Joseph Kasa-Vubu’s presidency and was later retained by Mobutu Sese Seko after his rise to power in 1965, becoming associated with his regime's push for "Authenticité," which aimed to promote traditional African values and culture.

UN LIKUTA
JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL
1967

Edge
Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 1.25 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.65 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham (KN)

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