Gold 5 Francs 1961 Katanga
Description
MINTAGE: 20K ONLY ! HIGH UNCIRCULATED CONDITION WITH LOTS OF LUSTER !!
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13.33 g |
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.
Additional information
| Country | Katanga |
|---|---|
| Nominal | 5 francs |
| Year | 1961 |
| Quality | BU |