1 Franc

Features

Issuer	Katanga (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Period	Republic (1960-1963)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1961
Value	1 Franc
Currency	Franc (1960-1963)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	4.7 g
Diameter	22 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 6915 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 1, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 1 Gerhard Schön; 2018. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (46. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Bananas (Musa x paradisiaca-Musaceae) within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + KATANGA +

Designer: Claude Charlier

Reverse

Katanga Cross, value and date within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE
1 FR
1961

Translation:
National Bank
1 Franc
1961

Designer: Claude Charlier

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Comments

The Katanga Cross, also referred to as Baluba Cross, was cast by pouring copper into sand moulds. Widely used as currency: 3 pieces would buy a goat, 3-5 a male slave and 5-10 a female slave.

See also

• Fruit
• Cross

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232137 Lot 63540	Sep 15, 2021	UNC	USD 144.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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