{"product_id":"zaire-1993-50-nouveaux-makuta-p-51-pmg-67-epq-mobutu-note","title":"Zaire 1993 50 Nouveaux Makuta P-51 PMG 67 EPQ Mobutu Note","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIssued by the Banque du Zaïre in 1993 during the Mobutu Sese Seko era, this 50 Nouveaux Makuta note is the Pick 51 type from the New Zaire currency reform period. Numista records it as a standard circulation banknote dated 1993, composition paper, size 158 × 79 mm, and demonetized in 1998.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is PMG-certified 67 EPQ (“Superb Gem Unc \/ Exceptional Paper Quality”), with the holder identifying Pick# 51, date 1993, printer HdMZ, watermark Mobutu, and signature #9. Print run not confirmed in the sources reviewed. PMG states its certification verification tool is used to confirm a note’s description and grade.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• KM#\/Pick#: P# 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Country\/Period: Zaire — Republic (1971–1997)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Ruler: Mobutu Sese Seko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Denomination: 50 Nouveaux Makuta (0.50 ZRN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Year\/Date: 1993 \/ 24.6.1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Mint: —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Composition: Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Weight: —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Diameter: 158 × 79 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Thickness: —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Edge: —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Shape: Rectangular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Alignment: —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Mintage\/Print run: Mintage not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Issuing bank: Bank of Zaire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Currency: New Zaire (1993–1998)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Demonetized: 1998\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: PMG 67 EPQ holdered note. Visually bright, original paper appearance within the holder, with no circulation wear visible through the encapsulation; certification should be relied upon for the assigned grade. Holder shows normal encapsulated presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShips protected in its PMG holder and padded mailer. 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWelcome to Treasure Trades — where every piece tells a story in metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eZaire 1993 50 Nouveaux Makuta banknote, Pick 51, PMG 67 EPQ, Bank of Zaire issue from the Mobutu era, paper note, 158 × 79 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd this certified Mobutu-era Zaire note to your collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Certified PMG 67 EPQ example with premium paper-quality designation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Verified Pick 51 New Zaire type dated 24.6.1993\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Issued by the Bank of Zaire during the late Mobutu period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Official paper composition and 158 × 79 mm format verified by Numista\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Useful type note for collectors of African banknotes and 1990s currency reforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Demonetized in 1998, making it a discontinued circulation issue\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• PMG holder text visible in provided images: “Zaïre, Banque du Zaïre, Pick# 51, 1993, 50 Nouveaux Makuta, Printer: HdMZ, Wmk: Mobutu, Sign. #9,” grade 67 EPQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Numista, “50 Nouveaux Makuta - Zaire (1971-1997),” N#204039 \/ P#51 — accessed today.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• PMG, “Verify PMG Certification” and PMG guarantee pages — accessed today.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnconfirmed details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Print run\/mintage not confirmed in the sources reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Mint location\/specification not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Exact signer name for “Sign. #9” not independently confirmed in the sources reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure-Trades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51858051858712,"sku":null,"price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/9363\/2536\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-26at23.53.59.png?v=1774563805","url":"https:\/\/www.treasure-trades.com\/es\/products\/zaire-1993-50-nouveaux-makuta-p-51-pmg-67-epq-mobutu-note","provider":"Treasure-Trades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}