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5 Francs – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Carnival of Basel

Series: Swiss festivals

Context

Year: 2000

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

(since 1848)

Currency:

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 190,000

Material

Diameter: 32.85 mm

Weight: 15 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #89

Numista: #7278

Value

Exchange value: 5 CHF = $6.51

Inflation-adjusted value: 5.89 CHF

Obverse

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

5 FR

2000

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation

5 Francs

2000

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, French

Designer: Hans-Rudolf Fitze

Reverse

Inscription:

FASNACHT

BASLER

H . R . FITZE

Translation:

Fasnacht

Basler

H. R. Fitze

Script: Latin

Language: German

Designer: Hans-Rudolf Fitze

Edge

Reeded.

Categories

Event> Festival

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	B	170,000
2000	B	20,000	Proof

Series: Swiss festivals

5 Francs obverse

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