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500 Francs CFA Gorch Fock
| Issuer | Togo |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Weight | 10 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Togo occupies the central field, depicting two lions rampant as supporters flanking a shield bearing the monogram 'RT' (République Togolaise), above which three crossed flags inscribed with the national motto TRAVAIL, LIBERTÉ, and PATRIE are displayed. The legend REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination 500 FRANCS is inscribed in large raised lettering across the lower field. The design is rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field, with a beaded inner border encircling the entire composition. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed left-facing broadside view of the three-masted barque Gorch Fock under full sail occupies the central field, with stylized waves rendered in the lower portion of the field beneath the hull. The ship's rigging, yards, and sails are depicted with fine engraved detail against a mirror-polished background. A decorative ribbon banner arching across the upper field bears the legend GORCH FOCK, while the commemorative dates 1958 - 2008 appear in a framed cartouche at the base of the design, marking the vessel's 50th anniversary. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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