Katanga Cross Copper Alloy Currency Congo

Description: Katanga Cross Copper Alloy Currency Congo .africaDirect { background: #fff; } .africaDirect td.logo { padding: 0 10px; background: #000; } .description { font: normal 14px serif; margin: 0 auto; width: 500px; color: #000; text-align: left; } .africaDirect a { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; color: #55ae3a; } .africaDirect .endDiv { background: url("https://www.africadirect.com/images/endpicbkg.jpg") #ebf2e5; height: 450px; width: 450px; font-family: arial; font-size: 9px; line-height: 11px; text-align: left; padding: 25px; } .africaDirect .endDiv p { margin: 5px 0px; } .data-table { border:1px solid #bebcb7; width:575px; } .data-table tr { background:#fff; } .data-table td { padding:3px 8px; border:1px solid #BEBCB7} .africaDirect .endDiv { height: 500px; width: 500px; padding: 30px; line-height: 10px; } .africaDirect .endDiv p { margin: 5px 0px; } Brand Unbranded Type of Object Currency Country of Origin Democratic Republic of Congo People Luba Materials copper or brass, unknown metal content. Approximate Age 20th century Height (in) 5 inches length. Width (in) 1.25 inches width. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm diameter). Overall Condition Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Picture is an example, yours will be similar. The Katanga Cross, also known as a handa, was a copper ingot shaped like an equal-armed cross that served as a currency in certain regions of the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These ingots, typically around 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) in size and weighing approximately 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds), were crafted by local coppersmiths through the process of pouring molten copper into sand molds. The name "Katanga Cross" originates from Katanga, a prosperous copper mining region located in the southeastern part of the DRC. At the time it was in circulation, a Katanga Cross held the value of about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of flour, five or six fowls, or six axes. Ten crosses could be exchanged for a gun. In more recent history, during the year 1960, Katanga unilaterally declared its secession from the newly independent Congo-Léopoldville and established itself as the State of Katanga. The cross was adopted as a national symbol by the Katanga state, with three red Katanga crosses displayed in the lower hoist section of its flag. Furthermore, coins minted by Katanga in 1961 featured the image of the Katanga Cross. However, in 1963, the State of Katanga was forcibly reunited with the rest of the Congo. **130738** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2023 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 56,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $125,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within 30 days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay, and to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to 10 days or 10 items, whichever comes first--then start another order. When you're ready, just send us a list of item numbers or an invoice request and we'll send you an invoice. You can pay by Paypal or credit card. U.S. Shipping: Our staff take great care in packing our artwork, much of which is antique, irregularly-shaped, and fragile. The cost of labor and the special packing materials used is reflected in our shipping price. Our U.S. shipping charges also include insurance; we self-insure on smaller orders. For these reasons, our shipping and handling charges may be more than the price of postage. . International Shipping: We ship dozens of international orders each week, to customers on every continent except Antarctica! The shipping charges included in our listings are for U.S. orders. Contact us for shipping charges to your country. We offer uninsured USPS First Class airmail, insured Priority airmail, and insured Express airmail to most parts of the world, depending on the weight, volume, and value of an item. We also ship via FedEx or DHL on request. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. And please do not ask us to mark merchandise values below the actual value or mark items as "gifts"--U.S. and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Newsletter, previews and special offers: Sign up for our newsletter Go to Africa Direct Store Brand Unbranded Type of Object Currency Country of Origin Democratic Republic of Congo People Luba Materials copper or brass, unknown metal content. Approximate Age 20th century Height (in) 5 inches length. Width (in) 1.25 inches width. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm diameter). Overall Condition Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Picture is an example, yours will be similar. The Katanga Cross, also known as a handa, was a copper ingot shaped like an equal-armed cross that served as a currency in certain regions of the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These ingots, typically around 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) in size and weighing approximately 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds), were crafted by local coppersmiths through the process of pouring molten copper into sand molds. The name "Katanga Cross" originates from Katanga, a prosperous copper mining region located in the southeastern part of the DRC. At the time it was in circulation, a Katanga Cross held the value of about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of flour, five or six fowls, or six axes. Ten crosses could be exchanged for a gun. In more recent history, during the year 1960, Katanga unilaterally declared its secession from the newly independent Congo-Léopoldville and established itself as the State of Katanga. The cross was adopted as a national symbol by the Katanga state, with three red Katanga crosses displayed in the lower hoist section of its flag. Furthermore, coins minted by Katanga in 1961 featured the image of the Katanga Cross. However, in 1963, the State of Katanga was forcibly reunited with the rest of the Congo. **130738** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2023 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Africa Direct, Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 56,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $125,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers, and will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us... we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day, and all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within 30 days in the same condition you received it--just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price, not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay, and to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to 10 days or 10 items, whichever comes first--then start another order. When you're ready, just send us a list of item numbers or an invoice request and we'll send you an invoice. You can pay by Paypal or credit card. U.S. Shipping: Our staff take great care in packing our artwork, much of which is antique, irregularly-shaped, and fragile. The cost of labor and the special packing materials uséd is reflected in our shipping price. Our U.S. shipping charges also include insurance; we self-insure on smaller orders. For these reasons, our shipping and handling charges may be more than the price of postage. . International Shipping: We ship dozens of international orders each week, to customers on every continent except Antarctica! The shipping charges included in our listings are for U.S. orders. Contact us for shipping charges to your country. We offer uninsured USPS First Class airmail, insured Priority airmail, and insured Express airmail to most parts of the world, depending on the weight, volume, and value of an item. We also ship via FedEx or DHL on request. Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -- do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. And please do not ask us to mark merchandise values below the actual value or mark items as "gifts"--U.S. and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Newsletter, previews and special offers: Sign up for our newsletter Go to Africa Direct Store eBay integration by

Price: 45 USD

Location: Denver, CO

End Time: 2024-09-26T19:39:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.98 USD