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250 Francs (first ascent of Matterhorn) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 160th Anniversary of the first ascent of Matterhorn

Switzerland

Context

Year: 2025

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 50

Material

Diameter: 140 mm

Weight: 2000 g

Silver weight: 1999.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #487707

Value

Exchange value: 250 CHF = $323.14

Bullion value: $5606.01

Obverse

Description:

Edward Whymper's party, including Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, Michel Croz, and guides Peter Taugwalder and his son, first ascended the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865.

Inscription:

14.JULI 1865

MATTERHORN

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

2025

250

FR

Translation:

14 July 1865

Matterhorn

Swiss Confederation

2025

250

Swiss Francs

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, German

Reverse

Description:

Iconic Swiss peak.

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
B. H. Mayer Kunstprageanstalt	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2025	—	50	Proof

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