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1500 Francs CFA Pope Francis
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national arms of Togo at center, featuring two rampant lions flanking a central shield bearing the monogram 'RT' above a cogwheel motif, surmounted by two crossed national flags inscribed with the motto words 'Travail', 'Liberté', and 'Patrie'. The circular legend 'RÉPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE' arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination '1500 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed along the lower rim in large raised lettering. The design is rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a right-facing portrait of Pope Francis wearing his traditional white zucchetto and clerical collar, rendered in fine relief with careful attention to facial detail and a gentle expression. To the left of the portrait, a pair of praying hands is depicted in low relief, symbolizing the Pope's devotion. The arc legend '1936 * PAPE FRANÇOIS † 2025' runs along the upper rim, recording his birth and death years flanking a cross dagger symbol. Along the lower rim, the inscription '1/100 OZ .9999 OR PUR' denotes the gold content and purity of the coin. |
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Issued in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis, this miniature gold piece belongs to a category of small-denomination CFA franc coins produced by the Monnaie de Paris under licensing arrangements with West African franc zone members — nations that hold nominal issuing authority while the actual striking and distribution are handled entirely by European mints and dealers. Togo has no meaningful connection to the Vatican; the coin exists because the collectibles market, not monetary policy, demanded it.