Congo Free State

This category is dedicated to banknotes issued by the Congo Free State. It includes a collection of banknotes reflecting the monetary history and economic context of this specific period of Congolese history. Collectors and numismatists will find information and specimens related to the different issues, denominations, and variants of these rare and sought-after banknotes.

Explore the banknotes issued under the authority of the Congo Free State, an entity created under the impetus of Leopold II of Belgium. The collection includes the various denominations put into circulation and reflects the administrative and financial structure established at that time.

This section is a valuable resource for enthusiasts of African history and colonial numismatics. It offers a unique glimpse into the means of payment used during this key period and allows for the study of the iconographic aspects and peculiarities of each banknote.

Find detailed information on watermarks, signatures, printers, and other technical characteristics of these old banknotes. An essential section for any collector wishing to deepen their knowledge of the banknotes of the Congo Free State.