Meaning & use
Zaire
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The former basic monetary unit of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), used from 1967 until it was replaced by the Congolese franc in 1998.
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In the 1980s, hyperinflation made the zaire nearly worthless for everyday purchases.
Collectors sometimes seek old zaire banknotes featuring images of the former president.
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The zaire took its name from the country of Zaire, itself named after the Congo River, called 'Nzadi' or 'Zaire' in local languages.
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