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5 Francs (Swiss franc) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th anniversary of the Swiss franc

Switzerland

Context

Year: 2000

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 165,000

Material

Diameter: 32.85 mm

Weight: 15 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #91

Numista: #12921

Value

Exchange value: 5 CHF = $6.46

Inflation-adjusted value: 5.89 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Grapevine leaf detail.

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

5 FR

B

· 2000 ·

Translation:

Confederation of Switzerland
5 Francs
B
· 2000 ·

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, German, French

Designer: Harold Studer

Reverse

Description:

Eight bees around a honeycomb.

Inscription:

+ FR +

HAROLD STUDER

1850 2000

Script: Latin

Designer: Harold Studer

Edge

Reeded.

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	150,000
2000	—	15,000	Proof

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