Togo Coins
The official currency of Togo is the West African CFA franc, a currency shared by several countries in the region. This monetary system has its roots in the colonial and post-colonial history of West Africa, and has undergone several changes over the years.
Monetary history of Togo
Prior to the adoption of the CFA franc, Togo used several currencies throughout its history. During the German colonial period (1884-1914), the German mark was used. Later, under the French mandate, the French franc was introduced. In 1945, Togo adopted the CFA franc, which initially stood for "Franc des Colonies Français d'Afrique". After independence in 1960, the meaning changed to "African Financial Community".
Numismatic milestones in Togo
Togolese numismatics has had several highlights. In 1924, the first Togo-specific coins were issued under the French mandate. An important milestone was the introduction of the CFA franc coins in 1948, which marked the beginning of a new monetary era. In recent years, Togo has participated in the issuance of commemorative coins along with other countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, celebrating significant historical and cultural events in the region.
| Country | Togo |
| Flag | |
| Coin | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| 1€ | 655,79Fr |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Lomé |
| ISO2 | TG |
| ISO3 | TGO |
| Catalogued coins | 26 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Togo coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
50 céntimes (French occupation)
1 franc (French occupation)
2 francs (French occupation)
1 franc (French occupation)
2 francs (French occupation)
5 francs (French occupation)
10.000 francs (General Gnassingbe Eyadema)
1.000 francs (Adler von Lübeck)
500 francs (Ship Gorch Fock)
6.000 francs CFA (4 Africa)
6.000 francs CFA (4 Africa)
6.000 francs CFA (4 Africa)
1.000 francs (Statue of Princess Kyninska of Sparta)
1.000 francs (Statue of Princess Kyninska of Sparta)
1.000 francs (Lion)
500 francs (Tiger)
1.000 francs (Year of the Monkey)
1.000 francs (Year of the Monkey)
500 francs (Soccer World Cup - Germany 2016)
100 francs CFA (Lion)
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