elf Biafra Nigeria 2 1/2 Shillings 1969 Leopard Cat

Description

KM 4, one year type, from one of the tougher locations of the 20th century.  Half dollar size aluminum coin, with a leopard on the reverse.
In May 1967, the eastern region of Nigeria--primarily the area controlled by the Ibo tribe--declared its independence. This led to a civil war that caused the deaths of about two million people, mostly due to malnutrition and disease. After 31 months of warfare, Biafra surrendered to Nigerian forces in January 1970.
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