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Description
The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony in Central Africa between 1908 and 1960 in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Leopold III (1901–1983) reigned as King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951, when he abdicated in favour of the heir apparent, his son Baudouin. From 1944 until 1950, Leopold's brother, Charles, served as prince regent while Leopold was declared unable to rule. In 1950, the debate about whether Leopold could resume his royal functions provoked a political crisis known as the Royal Question.
This beautiful 6-sided "walking elephant" coin was issued in 1943 only. A few years later (1946-47) the coin was re-issued in a smaller round version.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Obverse
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African elephant walking left. Date below. Engraver's privy mark on the right. 1943 |
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Reverse
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Value flanking by the stars. The Central Bank of the Belgian Congo in Dutch (on the top, with an orthographic error: Belgish instead of Belgisch) and in French (on the bottom). BANK VAN |
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2 Francs
KM# 25 LA# BCM-16
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