25 Francs Togo

1957 year


Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)	8 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	French West Africa
Period	French Union (1946-1958)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1957
Value	25 Francs (25&nbspFCFA)
Currency	CFA franc (1944-1958)
Composition	Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Weight	8 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#10058
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

Head of a Slender-Horned Gazelle or Rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros), maize or corn plants, and the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
G.B.L.BAZOR
1957

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Only 10 & 25 Francs were simultaneously issued for circulation in French West Africa and Togo.
Hence, George S. Cuhaj (Krause Publications) has given distinct numbering as follows:
French West Africa: KM# 9
Togo: KM# A 9
Reason: Togo became an autonomous republic within the French union.
Hence, the 2 different references in Numista ("essai" excluded).
Furthermore, the World Coins gives the reference (KM#) E7 to the "essai".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Francs Togo 1957 coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a traditional Togolese woman, adorned with traditional clothing and jewelry, while the reverse side features a scenic view of a Togolese village, complete with huts and palm trees. This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps throughout the French colonies. The coin's unique design not only showcases the beauty of Togolese culture but also serves as a reminder of the country's rich history and heritage.