Features
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo › Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)  |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1964-1971) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1967 (1966-1969) |
| Value | 1 Likuta (0.01 ZRZ) |
| Currency | Zaire (1967-1993) |
| Composition | Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 4389 |
| References | KM# 8, Schön# 41ObverseCoat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the motto. Script: Latin Lettering: Translation: Engraver: Michael Rizzello ReverseThe denomination within the circle. Script: Latin Lettering: Translation: National Bank of the Congo Engraver: Michael Rizzello EdgeReeded MintKings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)CommentsThe Royal Mint U.K. won the contract for the 1967 coins, but the project was sub-contracted in total to M.B.L. (The Mint, Birmingham, Limited, the official name for Heaton's Mint) for the 10 sengi coins and I.MI. (Imperial Metal Industries Limited, where King's Norton is part of) for the 1 Likuta and 5 Makuta coins. Of the total mintage, 16,632,000 were minted in 1966, 134,520,000 were minted in 1967, 36,288,000 were minted in 1968, and 12,888,000 were minted in 1969. |