100 francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 front 100 francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 back
100 francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 photo
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100 francs CFA Pope Benedict XVI

2011 year
Gold plated copper 27 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Togo
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
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#421369
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Left bust of Pope Benedict XVI next to Berlin's Souvenir church.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LE VOYAGE DU PAPE BENOÎT XVI · BERLIN 2011 ·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 100 francs CFA (Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 coin from Togo is a unique piece, as it features an image of Pope Benedict XVI on one side and the coat of arms of Togo on the other. It's also made of gold-plated copper, which gives it a distinctive look and adds to its value as a collector's item.