1000 Francs CFA (Douglas DC-4) 2002 front 1000 Francs CFA (Douglas DC-4) 2002 back
1000 Francs CFA (Douglas DC-4) 2002 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Douglas DC

2002 year
Silver (.999) 15.00 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Togo
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.67
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.00 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#106906
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Multicolor Douglas DC-4 and NY skyline.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1931 - 2001
L'HISTOIRE DE L'AVIATION

Translation: The history of aviation

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Francs CFA (Douglas DC-4) 2002 coin from Togo is that it features an image of a Douglas DC-4 airplane on its obverse side, which is unusual for a coin. The DC-4 is a historic aircraft that played a significant role in the development of commercial aviation, and its depiction on the coin serves as a tribute to Togo's rich aviation history.