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5 Francs (Red Cross) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Red Cross

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1963

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Demonetization: 1 April 1971

Total mintage: 623,000

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 12.52 g

Thickness: 2.39 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #51

Numista: #5998

Value

Exchange value: 5 CHF = $6.46

Bullion value: $35.59

Inflation-adjusted value: 20.84 CHF

Obverse

Inscription:

5

FR

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation
B

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Latin, Romansh, German, French

Designer: Max Weber

Reverse

Description:

Woman holding a bowl, one hand raised, with two wounded soldiers behind her. Their positions create a cross shape.

Inscription:

1863

1963

WEBER

Script: Latin

Edge

Embossed lettering

Legend:

★★★ DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★

Translation:

The Lord will provide.

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1963	B	623,000

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