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100 Francs Blue Sunbird
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Value | 100 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Togo centrally placed in the field, comprising two rampant lions as supporters flanking a shield bearing the initials 'RT' (République Togolaise) within an octagonal frame, surmounted by two crossed national flags and scrolled banners inscribed with the national motto 'TRAVAIL LIBERTE PATRIE'. The country name 'REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE' is inscribed along the upper rim as a circular legend, while the denomination '100 FRANCS CFA' appears along the lower rim. A beaded border runs along the inner edge of the coin. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE RT 100 FRANCS CFA TRAVAIL LIBERTE PATRIE |
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Togo has no independent monetary authority — it is a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, with its currency issued by the BCEAO on behalf of eight member states. Coins bearing Togolese attribution are almost exclusively produced for the collector market by private mints operating under licensing arrangements, not for domestic circulation. The Blue Sunbird, native to Central and West Africa, appears here as subject matter chosen for international collector appeal rather than any particular national significance to Togo.