Evidence coverage: 1967–1998. This is the span of collected observations, not the currency’s lifetime.
This record includes associated currencies and earlier interpretations. The article selects the evidence relevant to its own history.
Evidence within this identity, not separate currencies.
1000 former Congolese francs = 1 zaire. Congolese franc principal account unit replaced by zaire principal unit in1967. Existing zaire node continues through later scale phases; no merger with franc required.
Sources and qualifications →New zaire replaces zaire at three million to one. Bundesbank dates introduction 22 October; BCC dates the reform 28 September. Keep both milestones without pretending their legal distinction is verified.
3000000 Zaire per 1 New zaireV0147 · New zaire replaces zaire at three million to one. Bundesbank dates introduction 22 October; BCC dates the reform 28 September. Keep both milestones without pretending their legal distinction is verified.
C796Includes dated issues, standards, subdivisions and institutional changes. Each event retains the source's date qualifications.
Zaire replaces the old Congolese franc.
C795Qualified evidence: New zaire replaces zaire at three million to one. Bundesbank dates introduction 22 October; BCC dates the reform 28 September. Keep both milestones without pretending their legal distinction is verified.
C796Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.
Zaire replaces the old Congolese franc.
S43, PDF p.57
Handoff acceptance is not a claim that every source was independently reread.
S43, PDF p.57
Historical reference, not a 2026 legal-status audit.
Only selected country milestones used.
New zaire replaces zaire at three million to one. Bundesbank dates introduction 22 October; BCC dates the reform 28 September. Keep both milestones without pretending their legal distinction is verified.
S43, PDF p.57
Handoff acceptance is not a claim that every source was independently reread.
S43, PDF p.57
Historical reference, not a 2026 legal-status audit.
Only selected country milestones used.
The Congolese franc returns.
S43, PDF p.57
Handoff acceptance is not a claim that every source was independently reread.
S43, PDF p.57
Historical reference, not a 2026 legal-status audit.
Only selected country milestones used.
Congolese franc principal account unit replaced by zaire principal unit in 1967. Existing zaire node continues through later scale phases; no merger with franc required.
PDF2 monetary-unit table; printed p.11/PDF24, §23(a); PDF5 public-finance and domestic-credit accounts
Not a complete origin, lifespan or current-status audit.
French translation is marked unofficial; original report was internal and is now disclosed.
1000 former Congolese francs = 1 zaire. Congolese franc principal account unit replaced by zaire principal unit in 1967. Existing zaire node continues through later scale phases; no merger with franc required.
PDF2 monetary-unit table; printed p.11/PDF24, §23(a); PDF5 public-finance and domestic-credit accounts
Not a complete origin, lifespan or current-status audit.
French translation is marked unofficial; original report was internal and is now disclosed.