Central Bank of West African States (Togo – Letter T)
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) serves as the issuing authority for Togo within a shared currency system identified by the country prefix “T”.
Quick Facts
Country: Togo
Currency: West African CFA Franc
Local name: Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
Institutional Identity
Togo operates fully within the BCEAO monetary framework, relying on a shared currency system and centralized issuance.
Historical Evolution
Its banknote circulation follows the structural shift introduced by the 1994 devaluation, which standardized modern CFA series.
Design Philosophy
BCEAO banknotes used in Togo feature the sawfish emblem and are produced at Chamalières, maintaining consistency across all member states.
For collectors
For collectors, Togo banknotes identified by the “T” prefix form part of a detailed collecting system based on serial codes and regional allocation.