1965 Congo 100 franc Gold, Type 1 and Type 2 Reverse

celavie

PCGS has recently recognized the TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 varieties of these beautiful 100 franc gold pieces and the corresponding Proof Sets. These Proof Sets are the first gold coins of the Congo and the first to have a Congolese head of state in the design: President Joseph Kasa-Vubu

TYPE 1 100 FRS

TYPE 2 100 FRANCS

1960NYGiants

Welcome aboard! And nice coins!

celavie

Thank You Gene.

Regards
Rich

www.numiscongo.com

OldEastside

So which is scarcer ??.........I like em BTW

Steve

celavie

While It is challenging to find either proof set in original packaging, the TYPE 1 set (and 100 FRS.) is particularly elusive. Only observed ca. three Type 1 sets (OGP) in auctions over the last decade - all in Europe.

The Type 2 100 FRANCS with or without the other coins is more commonly found in U.S. auctions - rarely with OGP however.

"THE Congo's 1965 Gold 5-piece proof set, exists in two versions. The TYPE 1 set, anchored by the 100 Franc coin with the TYPE 1 reverse [100 FRS. (abbreviated)] was issued in packaging bearing French text. The TYPE 2 proof set was issued in a different style of packaging with text in English - SPINK made these (Type 2) available in London in late Fall 1965. The reverse of the TYPE 2 100 Franc coin displays "Franc" spelled out and is in a different position than the denomination placement on the TYPE 1 coin. The other 4 coins in both the TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 proof sets are identical {KM#2-5]. Many of these sets have been broken out into single coins and it is most common to find them in that manner in the marketplace. Gold Content:100Frs(.9334oz.), 50Frs(.4667 oz.), 25Frs(.2333 oz.), 20Frs(.1867 oz.), 10Frs(.9000 oz.)."