Features

IssuerDemocratic Republic of the Congo › Zaire (1971-1997) 
PeriodRepublic (1971-1997)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Years1973-1978
Value10 Makuta (0.10 ZRZ)
CurrencyZaire (1967-1993)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight9 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
DemonetizedYes
NumberN# 7870 
ReferencesKM# 7, Schön# 54

Obverse

Mobutu Sese Seko (President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997)

Script: Latin

Lettering: BANQUE DU ZAÏRE

Translation: Bank of Zaire

Reverse

Coat of arms of Zaire and the motto "Justice, Peace, Work"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1973·DIX MAKUTA
10
JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL

Translation:
Ten Makuta
Justice Peace Work

Edge

Reeded

Mint

A. Werner & Söhne, Berlin, Germany (1916-1918)