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Münzkabinett Berlin CC0

5 Francs (Confederation) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 650th Anniversary of the Confederation
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1941
Issuer: Switzerland Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1848)
Currency:
(since 1850)
Demonetization: 1 April 1971
Total mintage: 100,150
Material
Diameter: 31 mm
Weight: 15 g
Silver weight: 12.52 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper)
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #12903
Value
Exchange value: 5 CHF = $6.46
Bullion value: $36.11

Obverse

Description:
Three figures stand with right arms raised; one holds a rifle, another a crossbow.
Inscription:
CONFOEDERATIO

HELVETICA
Translation:
Swiss Confederation
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Designer: Ernst Suter

Reverse

Description:
Swiss cross encircled by six lines of text.
Inscription:
5 FR.

1291 1941

PROMISERVNT

INVICEM SIBI

ASSISTERE

AVXILIO

B
Translation:
They promised to each other to assist with help.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Designer: Luc Jaggi

Edge

Lettering:★★★ DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★
Legend:
★★★ DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★
Translation:
The Lord will provide.
Language: Latin

Categories

Event> Treaty

Mints

NameMark
BernB

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1941B100,150
🌟 Uncommon