Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 1987
Le Corbusier
Information
Country
Switzerland (1848-date)
Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency
Franc
(1850 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1987
Ruler
Federal State
(1848–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.2
Diameter (mm)
31.45
Thickness (mm)
2.35
Description
5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1987. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 31.45 mm and weighs 13.2 g.
- Obverse
- Value and denomination in square frame.
- Reverse
- Graphic reproduction of “Modulor” by Le Corbusier, 1943, depicting a stylised standing human figure with one arm raised, surrounded by geometric patterns.
- Edge
- Latin inscription with 13 stars: "Le Seigneur pourvoira" (The Lord will provide) (The Lord will provide.)
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