Issued by the Bank of Zaire in 1993, this 50 Makuta banknote forms part of the fractional currency series used during the final years of the Republic of Zaire, a period dominated by severe inflation and economic decline.
The obverse features a portrait of Mobutu Sese Seko, accompanied by denomination numerals, French inscriptions, and fine guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts national and economic-themed motifs, often representing agriculture, labor, or development, framed by decorative ornamental elements.
Issuer: Bank of Zaire
Denomination: 50 Makuta
Year: 1993
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns
