Catalog
1000 Francs CFA Passat
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The Togolese coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting two rampant lions flanking a shield charged with the monogram 'RT' (République Togolaise), surmounted by two crossed national flags bearing the inscriptions 'TRAVAIL' and 'PATRIE' on the left flag and 'LIBERTE' on the right flag. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '1000 FRANCS' is prominently displayed in large characters along the lower field. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The "Passat" in this coin's name refers to the trade winds — the Portuguese passat — that drove Atlantic sailing routes for centuries, the same winds that made Togo's coastline a landing point for Portuguese traders in the late 15th century and later a corridor for the transatlantic slave trade. Togo's CFA franc issues of this period were largely produced for the collector market through European minting intermediaries, with minimal domestic circulation.