1000 Francs CFA Zebra

Features

Issuer	Togo
Period	Republic (1960-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2011
Value	1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.61
Currency	CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled, coloured
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 165967
References	KM# 64 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Protection of Wildlife

Series: Wildlife Protection

Obverse

Coat of arms with legend at top and denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE
TRAVAIL LIBERTE PATRIE
RT
1000 FRANCS CFA

Translation:
Togolese Republic
Labour Freedom Homeland

Reverse

Colored zebra surrounded by the legend "PROTECTION DE LA VIE SAUVAGE" (Protection of Wildlife).
On the top third of the coin, 2 elephants and their baby in the savana by night.
Bottom left shows the year of issue (2011).

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROTECTION DE LA VIE SAUVAGE 2011

Translation: Protection of Wildlife

Edge

Reeded

Comments

This beautiful coin has been designed to reveal the uniqueness of the nature of the African continent, and of the zebra itself. The black-and-white camouflage of the zebra is offset by colourful hooves, each depicted in a golden prism effect. The gentle creature grazes on the Savannah, while the stylised imagery of a sunset horizon with elephants completes the background design.
The zebra is a species of the African horse family, and is distinctive with its striped coat. Unfortunately, their striking appearance is one contributing factor in the decline of zebra populations, with hunting and habitat destruction having a significant impact on the species. This coin is part of a collection that reminds us of the importance of protecting African wildlife for future generations, and that each and every creature is unique and must be protected. Without such an understanding of the natural world, these animals will not be in existence to learn from and admire.

See also

• Horse or equine
• Coat of Arms

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 17.05

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