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The coins of the Belgian Congo represent one of Africa’s most iconic colonial monetary systems, reflecting Belgian administration from the late 19th century until 1960. Issues in copper, bronze, nickel and silver illustrate the region’s economic exploitation and its strategic importance to Belgium. The coinage features typical colonial iconography, including references to the Congo Free State and later Belgian rule. After independence in 1960, the Congolese franc replaced the Belgian Congo franc, marking the transition to the Republic of the Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Belgian Congo numismatics is highly valued for its historical significance and the diversity of its issues.
