10 000 Francs CFA General Gnassingbe Eyadema

Issuer	Togo
Year	1977
Type	Log in to see details
Value	Log in to see details
Currency	Log in to see details
Composition	Silver (.925 fine)
Weight	Log in to see details
Diameter	Log in to see details
Thickness	Log in to see details
Shape	Log in to see details
Technique	Log in to see details
Orientation	Log in to see details
Engraver(s)	Log in to see details
In circulation to	Log in to see details
Reference(s)	Log in to see details

Obverse description	Central field features the Togolese coat of arms comprising a shield bearing the monogram 'RT' (République Togolaise), supported by two rampant lions facing inward, each holding a staff surmounted by an arrow. Two crossed flags flank the shield, inscribed with the national motto 'TRAVAIL', 'LIBERTÉ', and 'PATRIE'. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '10000 FRANCS CFA' is prominently displayed along the lower field. A decorative beaded border encircles the entire design.
Obverse script	Log in to see details
Obverse lettering	REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE TRAVAIL LIBERTE PATRIE RT 77 23 B 10000 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Togolese Republic Labour Freedom Homeland)
Reverse description	Central motif is a bold, finely detailed left-facing bust of General Gnassingbé Eyadéma, President of Togo, portrayed in civilian dress with close-cropped hair, rendered in high relief with strong sculptural modelling. The circular legend 'GENERAL GNASSINGBE EYADEMA' arcs along the upper periphery, with 'PRESIDENT' inscribed along the right. The date '1977' appears at the base between two raised dots. To the lower left of the bust, the metallic specifications '49g Ag tit 0.925' are inscribed in the field, with the engraver's initials 'RV' (Josep Ramisa i Vallcorba) incused near the truncation. A beaded border frames the entire composition.
Reverse script	Log in to see details
Reverse lettering	Log in to see details
Edge	Log in to see details
Mint	Log in to see details
Mintage	Log in to see details
Additional information	Log in to see details