Ref: PCK-1831
Katanga • 1961
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5 Francs (Katanga Cross / Banana Plant)

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Struck by the unrecognized secessional State of Katanga during the Congo Crisis. Obverse features a mature native banana tree plant with hanging bunches of fruit. Reverse shows a large Katanga Cross (traditional copper currency ingot) over the value.

katanga congo crisis secession banana plant fruit traditional cross ingot bronze
Country Katanga
Year 1961
Denomination
KM Number KM# 1
Currency Francs
Composition Bronze
Metal Purity
Weight 4.33
Diameter 22.2
Shape Round

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