Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 2001

Sechseläuten

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 2001
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 15
Diameter (mm) 32.85
Thickness (mm) 2.5

Description

5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 2001. Struck in Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 32.85 mm and weighs 15 g.

Obverse
In the frieze, guild riders in historical costumes ride around the "Sechseläuten" bonfire. (16 horse riders advancing counter-clockwise.)
Reverse
Bust of a snowman with hat, pipe, bow-tie, holding broom. Trees in the background.
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
2001 B 170K € 11,00 € 11,00 € 11,00 94%
2001 B 20K — — — Proof 10%

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