1500 Francs CFA Pope Francis

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.