Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 1977

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1977
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 1977. Struck in Copper-nickel (65% copper, 35% nickel). Measures 31.45 mm and weighs 13.2 g.

Obverse
Swiss cross surrounded by legend. Designer's signature below.
Reverse
Head of Swiss reformer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi facing left.
Edge
Incuse lettering.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
1977  802K € 6,80 € 7,60 € 7,60 91%
1977  50.3K — € 9,30 € 11,00 Proof 10%

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