1000 Francs CFA Walter Scheel
2004 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Togo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.67 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#373361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gilt head of the federal president Walter Scheel, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUNDESPRÄSIDENT
1946 MITGLIED DER F.D.P. • 1954 F.D.P.-LANDESVORSTAND • 1953-1974 ABGEORDNETER IM DEUTSCHEN BUNDESTAG •
1961-1966 BUNDESMINISTER FÜR WIRTSCHAFTL. ZUSAMMENARBEIT • 1968-1974 VORSITZENDER DER F.D.P. •
1969-1974 BUNDESAUSSENMINISTER • 1974-1979 BUNDESPRÄSIDENT
• WALTER SCHEEL •
Translation:
FEDERAL PRESIDENT
1946 MEMBER OF THE F.D.P. • 1954 F.D.P. STATE EXECUTIVE • 1953-1974 MEMBER OF THE GERMAN BUNDESTAG •
1961-1966 FEDERAL MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION • 1968-1974 CHAIRMAN OF THE F.D.P. •
1969-1974 FEDERAL FOREIGN MINISTER • 1974-1979 FEDERAL PRESIDENT
• WALTER SCHEEL •
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Francs CFA (Walter Scheel) 2004 coin from Togo is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Walter Scheel, the former President of Germany, on one side, and the map of Togo and the coat of arms of the country on the other side. This coin was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of Walter Scheel, who played a significant role in promoting African-German relations during his presidency.
