1964 CONGO SPECIMEN 1000 FRANCS BANKNOTE

Congo Specimen 1000 Francs Banknote – 1964 Independence Issue

Pick 8 · Dated 1 August 1964 · Serial AA000000 · UNC Specimen · £150

A rare specimen issue of the Republic of Congo 1000 Francs banknote, dated 1 August 1964. Catalogued as Pick 8, this note carries the specimen serial number AA000000 and is presented in uncirculated specimen condition.

Features

• Issuer: Banque Nationale du Congo
• Denomination: 1000 Francs
• Catalogue Reference: Pick 8
• Date: 1 August 1964
• Serial Number: AA000000 (specimen)
• Condition: UNC Specimen – crisp, uncirculated, not hole‑punched
• Price: £150

Obverse

• Portrait vignette of a Congolese figure, with denomination at corners.
• Bright multicolour design reflecting the new Republic’s identity.

Reverse

• Government building vignette running along the bottom of the note, symbolising official authority and national pride.
• Denomination repeated with ornate border.

Historical Note

Issued shortly after independence, the 1964 Congo banknotes were among the first currency designs of the new Republic. Specimen notes with serial AA000000 were prepared for officials and dignitaries, making them exceptionally rare. The 1000 Francs denomination is the highest of the series, and specimens are seldom seen on the market today.

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