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1000 Francs CFA De Havilland DH-89
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Togo in the centre of the field, featuring two rampant lions flanking a shield bearing the monogram 'RT', surmounted by two crossed national flags and scroll banners inscribed TRAVAIL, LIBERTE, and PATRIE. The legend REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1000 FRANCS is inscribed along the lower periphery. A beaded border encircles the entire design. The mirror-like proof field provides a striking contrast to the frosted relief elements. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a full-colour enamel depiction of the de Havilland DH-89 Dragon Rapide biplane in profile, rendered in polychrome enamel against a vivid blue sky with stylised clouds and a green and blue landscape below. The date range 1931-2001 is inscribed along the upper portion of the field, commemorating the aircraft's history. The series title L'HISTOIRE DE L'AVIATION arcs along the lower legend, with the year of issue 2004 inscribed centrally below the aircraft. The colourised design is set within a plain silver border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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