{"product_id":"katanga-cross-handa-copper-primitive-money","title":"Katanga Cross (Handa) Copper Primitive Money","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive X-shaped cast copper ingot, known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatanga Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originates from the mineral-rich Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the best-known forms of traditional African currency, Katanga Crosses were used for centuries in trade, as symbols of wealth and for dowry payments. Examples have also been discovered in burial sites, indicating their significance in funerary and cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22cm x 21.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M.R.Roberts - Wynyard Coin Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49100473794777,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/3218\/3720\/files\/KatangaCross_1.jpg?v=1786938364","url":"https:\/\/wynyardcoins.com.au\/products\/katanga-cross-handa-copper-primitive-money","provider":"M.R.Roberts - Wynyard Coin Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}