Togo – McDonnell-Douglas MD-81 Aircraft – 1000 Francs – 2003 – Proof Silver Crown – Color The MD-80 was the generic name given by McDonnell Douglas to an improved version of the popular Douglas DC-9 family which included the MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, and MD-88. Based on the DC-9 Series 50, the MD-80 was initially known as the DC-9-55 and later as the DC-9 Super 80. It was not until 1983 that the design was christened the MD-80 to reflect the merger of Douglas into McDonnell Douglas. All together, 1,194 MD-80s were built before the line was discontinued in 1999.