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500 Francs CFA Albert Einstein
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Togolese national coat of arms occupies the central field, featuring two rampant lions flanking a shield bearing the monogram 'RT', above which two national flags are crossed, each charged with a star. A scroll between the flags bears the motto legends. The denomination '500 FRANCS' appears in large letters along the lower rim, while the legend 'REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE' arcs around the upper periphery. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Togo has no meaningful historical connection to Einstein, and this coin was never legal tender in any practical sense — it was produced entirely for the collector market under licensing arrangements that were common among West African CFA states in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Republic of Togo, like several of its neighbors, leased its sovereign issuing authority to foreign minting agencies during this period, resulting in a flood of commemorative silver pieces bearing subjects entirely unrelated to Togolese history or culture.