French West Africa 25 Francs Togo, 1957
Information
Country
French West Africa
Currency
CFA franc
(1944 – 1958)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
25 Francs
Year
1957
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
25 Francs from French West Africa. Issued in 1957. Struck in Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium). Measures 27 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- ???Taku??? a sawfish, a symbol of prosperity, the logo of the BCEAO, dividing the value. (Issuing InstituteFrench West Africa - Togo)
- Reverse
- Head of a Slender-Horned Gazelle or Rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros), maize or corn plants, and the date below
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.