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Katanga Congo Democratic Republic Coin 1 Franc 1961
$ 3.16
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Description
When the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained its freedom from Belgian control, the southernmost state of Katanga broke away from it for about 3 years (July 1960 - January 1963). Ultimately, it was returned to Congolese control.Quarter dollar size bronze coin, with bananas on the obverse and a Katanga cross on the reverse.