100 Francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2012 front 100 Francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2012 back
100 Francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2012 photo
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100 Francs CFA Pope Benedict XVI

2012 year
Gold plated copper 27 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Togo
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
100 Francs CFA 100 XOF = USD 0.17
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#301824
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Left bust of Pope Benedict XVI next to Lourdes' cathedral.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LE VOYAGE DU PAPE BENOÎT XVI · LOURDES 2011 ·
2012

Translation: Visit of Pope Benedict XVI . Lourdes 2011

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Certificate of authenticity (@Rhonan)

Interesting fact

The 100 Francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2012 coin from Togo is a unique piece as it features an image of Pope Benedict XVI, who was the Pope of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. This coin was issued to commemorate his papacy and is a rare collectible item for coin enthusiasts and those interested in religious history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  999 - - - - - -

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