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Treaty Signing
- When
- February 1871
- Where
- Signing location not stated in source
In February 1871, a treaty was signed between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, agreeing to cede the entire Dutch Gold Coast colony for a specific sum.
The agreement stipulated the transfer of the colony for 46,939.62 Dutch guilders. This treaty followed earlier failed attempts at territorial exchange and reflected British pressure to consolidate control over the Gold Coast region.
Sources
- Dutch Gold Coast Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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