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100 Francs John-Paul II
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Technique | Colored, Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of the Republic of Togo at center, featuring two rampant lions flanking a shield charged with the monogram 'RT', surmounted by two crossed national flags bearing the inscriptions 'TRAVAIL', 'LIBERTÉ', and 'PATRIE' on ribbons. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE' curves along the upper periphery, while '100 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed along the lower periphery. The entire design is rendered in fine relief against a polished field with a reeded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a vivid full-color printed design commemorating the canonization of Pope John Paul II. At center, a stained-glass window-style illustration depicts a robed religious figure with a golden halo, holding a cross staff and flanked by ornate ironwork. In the left foreground, a silver relief effigy of Pope John Paul II in papal vestments and mitre is shown in profile, reaching toward the central colored image. The legend 'ST. JOHN PAUL II' curves along the upper left field and 'CANONIZATION' along the upper right, with the date '27.04.2014' inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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