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Auction: 23132 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 1047

Belgian Congo, Banque de Congo Belge, 50 Francs, 1945, serial number D 086892, overprint: Emission 1945.

At the time this issue of banknotes was produced, the Belgian Congo played a vital role as a significant supplier of resources to support the Allied war effort. This pivotal era in global history had a lasting consequences for the Congo. The Second World War brought about changes within the colony, influenced by the experiences of Congolese soldiers who fought alongside the Allies and the broader global context of decolonisation. These factors furthered the emergence of Congolese aspirations for independence.

This remarkable banknote showcases a vivid and striking design, featuring a Makele woman on its obverse face and a leopard navigating through the jungle on its reverse. The note includes text in both French and Dutch. It serves as a visually captivating representation of a complex chapter in the history of European colonialism in Africa and of its role in global conflict
(Pick 16c, BNB 218c), in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated, previously mounted

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Sold for
£6,500

Starting price
£3200