Zaire
1985 - Zaire 100 Zaires banknote PIC 29b UNC
This individual Zaire 100 Zaïres banknote is the 1985 variant catalogued as Pick P29b. It is identif..
1985 - Zaire 5 Zaires banknote PIC 26A UNC
This individual 5 Zaïres banknote from Zaïre is associated with 1985 and is catalogued as Pick P26a,..
1985 - Zaire 500 Zaires banknote PIC 30b UNC
This UNC banknote is a 500 Zaïres note from Zaïre, associated with 1985 and catalogued as Pick P30b ..
1988 - Zaire 100 Zaires banknote PIC 33a UNC
This individual banknote is a 100 Zaïres note from Zaïre, dated 14 October 1988 and catalogued as Pi..
1988 - Zaire 50 Zaires banknote PIC 32a UNC
This individual banknote is a 50 Zaïres note from Zaïre, dated 30 June 1988 and catalogued as Pick P..
1988 - Zaire 50 Zaires banknote PIC 32a UNC-
This individual 50 Zaïres banknote from Zaïre is dated 30 June 1988 and catalogued as Pick P32a. The..
1989 - Zaire 500 Zaires banknote PIC 34a UNC
This individual Zaïre 500 Zaïres banknote corresponds to Pick P34a, catalogued with the date 24 June..
1991 - Zaire 2000 Zaires banknote PIC 36a UNC
This individual 2000 Zaïres banknote from Zaïre is associated with 1 October 1991 and is catalogued ..
1991 - Zaire 2000 Zaires banknote PIC 36a UNC-
This individual banknote is a 2000 Zaïres note from Zaïre, associated with 1991 and catalogued as Pi..
1991 - Zaire 20000 Zaires banknote PIC 39a UNC
This individual Zaïre 20,000 Zaïres banknote corresponds to Pick P39a (also listed as PIC 39a). The ..
Frequently asked questions
Which periods of Zaire banknotes are represented in this catalog?
The Zaire catalog covers notes dated from 1977 through 1996. Earlier entries include 1977, 1979, 1980 and 1981 issues, followed by notes dated 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991 and 1992. The later part of the selection contains notes dated 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. This FAQ describes the periods represented in this shop’s catalog, rather than every Zaire banknote issued during those years.
What denominations and currency labels can I find among the Zaire notes?
The catalog includes denominations labelled in Zaires, Makutas, Nouveaux Makuta, Nouveaux Zaires, Nouveaux Likuta and Noveau Zaire. Examples range from 1 Zaire and 5 Zaires to 50 Makutas, while later entries include 200,000 Zaires, 5,000,000 Zaires, 100,000 Nouveaux Zaires and other high denominations. The selection therefore offers several denomination groups and currency labels for collectors comparing different periods and designs.
How can I identify a Zaire banknote by its Pick reference?
Use the Pick reference shown in the product title or model field, then compare it with the denomination and year. For example, the catalog lists 1977 5 Zaires as P21b, 1985 10 Zaires as P27A, 1993 50 Nouveaux Zaires as P57 and 1996 100,000 Nouveaux Zaires as P77. Letter suffixes are important: P21b, P22a and P22b identify distinct catalog references, not interchangeable listings.
What should collectors check when comparing Zaire note variants?
Collectors can compare the printed year, denomination, Pick reference, suffix and any signature information supplied in the listing. The catalog includes examples such as P17a and P17b for 50 Makutas, and P21b and P22a or P22b for 5 Zaires. Some records also specify signatures, including Signature 3, Signature 4, Signature 5, Signature 7 and Signature 9. These details help distinguish related variants within the Zaire catalog.
What should I check before ordering a Zaire banknote from this catalog?
Review the complete product title and description, paying particular attention to the year, denomination, Pick reference and stated grade. Listings in this selection use grades such as UNC and UNC-. Product images may be provided for reference, and several descriptions state that the banknote number shown in the image will not be sent. Where a listing says that the banknote corresponds with the image, that information should also be considered before ordering.
What notable denomination pattern appears in the later Zaire catalog entries?
The later entries show a broad progression of denominations labelled in Nouveaux Zaires. The catalog includes 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 Nouveaux Zaires, with dates from 1993 to 1996. There are also 1993 notes labelled Nouveaux Makuta, Nouveaux Likuta and Noveau Zaire, making this section useful for collectors studying denomination and currency-label changes within the shop’s Zaire selection.