CONGO, Republic of Katanga. 1960-1963. AV 5 Francs (27mm, 13.32 g, 12h). King’s Norton (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1961. UNC.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 728.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

World, Gold

Estimate: $ 750

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CONGO, Republic of Katanga. 1960-1963. AV 5 Francs (27mm, 13.32 g, 12h). King’s Norton (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1961. Banana bunch / Katanga cross. KM 2a; Friedberg 1. UNC.

Purchased by the consignor from from UBS, July 2000.

Only three coins were issued by the Republic of Katanga: the gold 5 Franc, and bronze 5 Franc and 1 Franc, making this lot one third of a complete collection.

Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 14:02:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.