Belgian Congo – Historical Coin Collection (25 Different Coins) | 1911–1960 | Elephant Types | Better Issues Belgian Congo coinage reflects an important chapter of African and colonial history. Issued between 1911 and 1960, these coins feature distinctive designs, including the well-known elephant types. This collection of 25 different coins offers a representative overview of the region’s circulating currency and is an interesting addition to any African or world coin collection. Highlights: • Belgian Congo historical coin collection – 25 different coins • Period covered: 1911–1960 • All coins are different types and dates • Includes the popular Elephant series (1, 2 and 5 Francs) • Wide variety of colonial Congo issues • Historical selection from Belgian Congo and early Congo period • Ideal starter or expansion lot for collectors Condition: • Quality ranges from circulated to good collector quality • Please study the images carefully for your own assessment – they are part of the description. Important: • What you see is what you get • All coins shown are included in the lot Seller Information: • AG-Worldcoins • Experienced Catawiki seller • Reliable shipping and careful packaging Shipping: • Shipped with track & trace • Combined shipping available • Only 1× shipping cost when purchasing multiple lots in the same auction More lots and collections: • Please have a look at our other Catawiki auction lots • Add us to your favourites to easily find our future listings Extra Info: The Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi were united administratively from 1925 to 1960. Ruanda-Urundi was made a U.N. Trust territory in 1946. Coins for these 2 areas were made jointly between 1952 and 1960. Ruanda-Urundi became the Republic of Rwanda on June 1, 1962. MONETARY SYSTEM 100 Centimes = 1 Franc RULER Belgium MINT MARK (H) – Heaton, Birmingham – smaller, thicker “C” in denomination Keywords (search & discoverability) Belgian Congo, Congo coins, Belgian colonial coins, colonial coinage, Africa coins, African coinage, Congo collection, Congo coin lot, Belgian Congo currency, colonial Africa coins, Congo numismatics, African numismatics, Belgian Empire coins, Belgian colony coins, historical Congo coins, vintage Africa coins, antique Africa coins, Congo franc coinage, Congo circulation coins, colonial currency, historical African currency, Belgian Congo history, elephant coins, elephant type coins, elephant franc coins, African wildlife coins, colonial era coins, pre independence coins, early twentieth century coins, interwar period coins, World War II era coins, mid twentieth century coins, vintage colonial currency, colonial franc coins, Belgian Congo franc, Belgian Congo 1 franc, Belgian Congo 2 francs, Belgian Congo 5 francs, copper coins, bronze coins, nickel coins, aluminium coins, circulation currency, historical coinage, African colonial history, Belgian administration currency, African historical coins, Congo monetary history, vintage currency Africa, colonial mint issues, collectible Congo coins, collectible African coins, numismatic collection, coin collection Africa, historical coin lot, African coin lot, mixed Congo coins, colonial coin collection, world coin collection, world coins Africa, African colonial era, early modern Africa coins, Belgian Congo series, African franc coinage, colonial numismatics, historical denominations, vintage coinage, circulated coins, collectible history coins, African trade currency, Congo franc series, Belgian Congo period, colonial empire coinage, empire coins Africa, Congo historical currency, African heritage coins, old Africa coins, colonial period coins, Belgian Congo minting, Congo independence era currency, classic African coinage, colonial administration coins, Africa historical currency, Congo monetary system, Belgian Congo coin series, African collector coins, colonial circulation coins, Congo franc collection, Africa numismatic history, historical African coin series, Congo colonial currency, Belgian Congo collectible coins, African vintage coin collection, Congo colonial history, African coin collectors, classic colonial coins, historical world coins, colonial currency history, Belgian Congo numismatic lot.estate collection, old collection, private collection, collector accumulation, attic find, coin hoard, old hoard, inherited collection, unsorted coins, unsorted lot, collector lot, dealer lot, reseller lot, trade lot, bulk coin lot, mixed coin lot, historical accumulation, numismatic assortment, coin treasure, hidden gems, study lot, sorting lot, identification lot, discovery lot, research collection, collector stock, dealer stock, collector material, investment coins, interesting mix.