Albert. D. Kalonji (South Kasai 1961)

21 June (South Kasai ) within release Albert. D. Kalonji goes into circulation Souvenir Sheet Albert. D. Kalonji face value 50 Congolese franc

Souvenir Sheet Albert. D. Kalonji in catalogues
Michel:	Mi:CD-SK BL1
Belgium:	Bel:CD-SK BL1

Souvenir Sheet is vertical format.

On 9 August 1960, Albert Kalonji (b. 1919) proclaimed the region of South Kasaï as the Etat Autonome du Sud Kasaï and styled himself as the Chef Suprême du Peuple Muluba et Protecteur Incontesté des Tribus Associées à son sort (Supreme Chief of the Muluba People and Protector of the Associated Tribes). On 30 March 1961, the Great Council of the Chiefs awarded him the title of Mulopwe (King or Emperor). The autonomous state was abolished in 1962.

Also in the issue Albert. D. Kalonji:

• Stamp - Albert. D. Kalonji face value 6.50;
• Stamp - Albert. D. Kalonji face value 9;
• Stamp - Albert. D. Kalonji face value 14.50;
• Stamp - Albert. D. Kalonji face value 20;
• Souvenir Sheet - Albert. D. Kalonji face value 50;