Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Congo Free State 1888 1 centime

numismatist6 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:28:28 -0400

by: numismatist6

Description: The Congo Free State was the personal property of King Leopold II of Belgium until 1908 when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Belgium. The Free State issued coins in denominations of 1 centime, 2 centimes, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 50 centimes, 1 Franc, 2 Francs, and 5 Francs. Most are quite common though their mintages are relatively small. This 1 centime is a two year type coin with a total mintage released at 55,000.

Belgian Congo 1 Centime 1910

Moneta — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:45:14 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Belgian Congo Colony,1 Cent, 1910. 2 M minted.

Belgian Congo - 2 Franc 1943, Elephant

Moneta — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:05:29 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Better in hand but uncirculated. Hexagonal version.

Belgian Congo - 50 Fr. 1944, Elephant

Moneta — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:14:49 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: The elephant coins of the Belgian Congo are probably the most recognizable and desirable of this country. The sad history is that Europeans exploited this country terribly. The elephants were issued in 1, 2, 5 & 50 Franc denominations from 1943 to 1949 with the 50 Franc silver only struck in 1944 (1 M minted). Often impaired, this example is a very decent one, all are low relief and only .500 silver.

Congo Free State - 5 Centimes

Moneta — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:52:22 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Congo Free State, under the Royal Domain of Leopold II of Belgium. 1887 in red/brown uncirculated. 175 k minted in copper. KM 3