Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 1979

Albert Einstein

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1979
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel (65% copper, 35% nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13.2
Diameter (mm) 31.45
Thickness (mm) 2.35

Description

5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1979. Struck in Copper-nickel (65% copper, 35% nickel). Measures 31.45 mm and weighs 13.2 g.

Obverse
Lettering on vertical cord texture.
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Albert Einstein on patterned background with letter E.
Edge
Smooth and engraved

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1979  900K € 7,20 € 7,20 € 9,80 € 9,80 95%
1979  35K — — — € 11,00 Proof 7%

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