Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 2002

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Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 2002
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Bimetallic: nordic gold centre in copper-nickel ring (nordic gold: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 15
Diameter (mm) 32.85

Description

5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 2002. Struck in Bimetallic: nordic gold centre in copper-nickel ring (nordic gold: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin). Measures 32.85 mm and weighs 15 g.

Obverse
Vegetables on the outer ring.
Reverse
Perspective view of siege ladders propped around a town wall, represented by houses depicted along the outer ring.
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2002  700

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