Very Rare1oz+ 1965 5 Coin Gold Proof Set:: Congo 3000 Minted, 70% melted : Original Box 1.9 Troy Ounces Start Price GBP 1,200.00 Current Price GBP 1,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 25, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 25, 2008 Location Reigate See more about 'Very Rare1oz+ 1965 5 Coin Gold Proof Set:: Congo' Description Presented in the original box of issue, a very rare 1965 5 gold coin commemorative proof set issued to celebrate the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo Of particular interest is the fact that although 3,000 sets were minted, approximately 70% were melted down in the 1970's, meaning that (approximately) less than 900 sets remain. The set includes a total of 5 coins with a total Actual Gold Weight (AGW) of 1.91 Troy Ounces. Each coin as follows: * Click Pictures for a Larger Image * (KM#2) 10 Franc Coin (3.2260g, 0.9000 Gold, AGW=0.0934 Troy Oz) Subject: 5th Anniversary of Independence Obverse: President Joseph Kasa-Vubu Reverse: Crossed palm trees Condition: As photographed. Note: Some surface scratches from cleaning (KM#3) 20 Franc Coin (6.4520g, 0.9000 Gold, AGW=0.1867 Troy Oz) Subject: 5th Anniversary of Independence Obverse: President Joseph Kasa-Vubu Reverse: Crossed palm trees Condition: As photographed. Note: Some surface scratches from cleaning (KM#4) 25 Franc Coin (8.0640g, 0.9000 Gold, AGW=0.2334 Troy Oz) Subject: 5th Anniversary of Independence Obverse: President Joseph Kasa-Vubu Reverse: Elephant Condition: As photographed. Note: Some surface scratches from cleaning (KM#5) 50 Franc Coin (16.1290g, 0.9000 Gold, AGW=0.4668 Troy Oz) Subject: 5th Anniversary of Independence Obverse: President Joseph Kasa-Vubu Reverse: Elephant Condition: As photographed. Note: Some surface scratches from cleaning (KM#6) 100 Franc Coin (32.2580g, 0.9000 Gold, AGW=0.9335 Troy Oz) Subject: 5th Anniversary of Independence Obverse: President Joseph Kasa-Vubu Reverse: Elephant Condition: As photographed. Some surface scratches from cleaning * Please Look at my other Items: I have some interesting and rare gold sets for Sale * Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!