Issuer | Katanga (Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
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Period |
Republic (1960-1963)
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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)
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References |
KM# 1, ![]() And 5 more volumes. ![]() And 2 more volumes. |
Bananas (Musa x paradisiaca-Musaceae) within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + KATANGA +
Designer: Claude Charlier
Katanga Cross, value and date within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE
1 FR
1961
Translation:
National Bank
1 Franc
1961
Designer: Claude Charlier
Smooth
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.
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||
1961 | 2 500 000 | $ 3.16 | $ 3.16 | $ 4.21 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.30 |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Price | |||
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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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