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Share certificate and coupons, Kilo-Moto Goldmines
Share certificate and dividend coupons, Kilo-Moto Goldmines, in the Belgian Congo. Date: 1944
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1944 Belgian Certificate Certificates Congo Coupon Coupons Finance Financial Fundraising Funds Language Mine Mines Mining Moto Share Shares Trades
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This evocative image showcases a collection of share certificates and dividend coupons from the Kilo-Moto Goldmines, issued in the Belgian Congo during the 1940s. The red share certificates, adorned with intricate gold-foil embellishments and the company's insignia, represent ownership in the gold mining enterprise. The accompanying dividend coupons serve as proof of investment and entitlement to financial returns. The Kilo-Moto Goldmines, a significant player in the African mining industry during the colonial era, were established in the Belgian Congo, a region rich in natural resources. The company's operations were a testament to the intense global interest in African gold during the 1940s, a time when the world economy was recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. The French language text on the certificates and coupons reveals the strong European influence on the African mining sector during this period. The use of French, the language of colonial administration in the Belgian Congo, underscores the close ties between European financial institutions and African mining enterprises. This collection of share certificates and dividend coupons offers a glimpse into the complex financial transactions that took place during the colonial era, as European investors sought to capitalize on Africa's abundant natural resources. The image serves as a reminder of the historical significance of mining in shaping the economic landscape of both Europe and Africa.
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