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Belgian Congo Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Belgian Congo reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From colonial times to the present day, the currency has evolved significantly, offering a fascinating insight into the history of the country.

Colonial banknotes and transition

During the colonial period, the Belgian Congo used the Congolese franc, issued by the Central Bank of the Belgian Congo and Rwanda-Urundi. These banknotes often featured images of Belgian royalty and scenes of colonial life. After independence in 1960, the country briefly adopted the Congolese franc of the Republic of Congo, before switching to the zaïre in 1967, reflecting President Mobutu's policy of "authenticity."

Modern banknotes and economic challenges

Currently, the DRC uses the Congolese franc, reintroduced in 1997. Banknotes in circulation range from 50 to 20,000 francs, with designs highlighting the country's wildlife and natural resources. However, Congo's recent monetary history has been marked by periods of hyperinflation, leading to the issuance of high denomination banknotes and frequent design changes to combat counterfeiting.

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Belgian Congo is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Congo-Rep. Democratic.

Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable Belgian Congo banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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Belgian Congo | 1 Franc Elisabethville

P#3 FO#2671
Year / Series 1914-1920

Belgian Congo | 5 Francs

P#21 FO#2656
Year / Series 1952-1953

Belgian Congo | 10 Francs

P#22 FO#2657
Year / Series 1952

Belgian Congo | 20 Francs

P#23 FO#2659
Year / Series 1952

Belgian Congo | 50 Francs

P#24 FO#2662
Year / Series 1952

Belgian Congo | 100 Francs

P#25 FO#2665
Year / Series 1952-1954

Belgian Congo | 20 Francs

P#26 FO#2660
Year / Series 1953-1954

Belgian Congo | 50 Francs

P#27 FO#2663
Year / Series 1953-1955

Belgian Congo | 500 Francs

P#28 FO#2667
Year / Series 1953-1955

Belgian Congo | 1000 Francs

P#29 FO#2669
Year / Series 1953-1955

Belgian Congo | 10 Francs

P#30 FO#2658
Year / Series 1955-1959

Belgian Congo | 20 Francs

P#31 FO#2661
Year / Series 1956-1959

Belgian Congo | 50 Francs

P#32 FO#2664
Year / Series 1957-1959

Belgian Congo | 100 Francs Léopold II

P#33 FO#2666
Year / Series 1955-1960

Belgian Congo | 500 Francs

P#34 FO#2668
Year / Series 1957-1959

Belgian Congo | 1000 Francs Baudoin

P#35 FO#2670
Year / Series 1958-1959