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25 Francs Togo
| Issuer | Institut d'Émission de l'Afrique Occidentale Française et du Togo |
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| Year | 1957 |
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| Thickness | 2 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a stylized African tribal mask depicted in frontal view, its elongated form positioned vertically between the large numerals '2' and '5', with the word 'FRANCS' inscribed below. The mask is rendered in a boldly sculptural style evoking traditional West African art. The circular legend 'INSTITUT D'EMISSION' arcs across the upper field, while 'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANCAISE . TOGO' runs along the lower periphery, all lettered in Latin script. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a finely engraved gazelle head facing forward, emerging from a bed of stylized vegetation including millet stalks and maize ears, rendered in high relief with naturalistic detail. Flanking the central motif on either side are symmetrical sprays of grain and corn, evoking the agricultural wealth of the region. A decorative beaded garland frames the upper portion of the field, while the engraver's signature 'G.B.L.BAZOR' appears incuse at the lower left of the central device. The date '1957' is inscribed in the lower exergue, flanked by small floral ornaments. |
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