50^th anniversary of the special committee for Katanga. No’s 298-299

Allegorical Figure.

Establishment of Katanga Province, 50^th anniversary.

The special Committee of Katanga, emanation of the State Independent of Congo and the Company of Katanga was created on June 19, 1900. This Committee jointly will manage the undivided goods of the State and the Company so as to open Katanga with the trade and industry.

Date of issue: 12 August 1950

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Engraving:

Printing: l'Institut de Gravure et d'Impression de Papiers-Valeurs, Paris

Perforation: 12.5 x 12

Size: 24.2 x 36 mm

No 298. 3F, clear blue & black-blue

No 299. 6,50F, carmine & black-brown

No. 298. Curiosity: no space between the H & C