Katanga 1 Franc 1961 world coin

Century 20th century
Nationality Katangan
Type COIN
Issuer Katanga (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Issuing bank National Bank of Katanga
Period Republic (1960-1963)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1961
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1960-1963)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.7 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized January 1963
Number N#6915
References KM# 1, Schön# 1
Obverse Bananas (Musa x paradisiaca-Musaceae) within circle
Reverse Katanga Cross, value and date within circle