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5 Francs (Le Corbusier) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th anniversary of the birth of Le Corbusier

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1987

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 1,022,515

Material

Diameter: 31.45 mm

Weight: 13.2 g

Thickness: 2.35 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #66

Numista: #12915

Value

Exchange value: 5 CHF = $6.46

Inflation-adjusted value: 7.90 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Value and denomination in framed square.

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

5 FR

1987 bill

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation
5 Swiss Francs
1987

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Romansh, Latin, Italian, German

Designer: Max Bill

Reverse

Description:

Le Corbusier’s 1943 “Modulor”: a stylised figure with raised arm amid geometric patterns.

Inscription:

LE CORBUSIER

432 698 1130

MODULOR

1887 ___ 1965

Script: Latin

Designer: Max Bill

Edge

Latin inscription with 13 stars: "Le Seigneur pourvoira" (The Lord will provide)

Legend:

🟉🟉🟉 DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 |

Translation:

THE LORD WILL PROVIDE

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1987	B	960,000
1987	B	62,515	Proof

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5 Francs

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