10 Francs Alpine ibex

2007 year


Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring	15.00 g	32.85 mm

Description

Issuer	Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period	Federal State (1848-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2007
Value	10 Francs 10 CHF = USD 12
Currency	Franc (1850-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight	15.00 g
Diameter	32.85 mm
Thickness	2.50 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#13427
Rarity index	39%

Reverse

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARC NAZIUNAL SVIZZER
G . VONZUN

Designer: Gian Vonzun

Edge

Segmented reeding.

Comment

14 800 pieces were issued in uncirculated mint sets.
4000 pieces were issued in proof sets.

Composition:
Outer ring: 92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel
Centre: 75% copper, 25% nickel

The Swiss National Park is located in the Western Rhaetian Alps, in eastern Switzerland. It is within the canton of Graubünden, in the Engadin valley, on the border with Italy. It is part of the worldwide UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The alpine ibex, also known as the steinbock, bouquetin, or simply ibex, is a species of wild goat that lives in the mountains of the European Alps. It is a sexually dimorphic species with larger males that carry larger, curved horns. Their coat colour is typically brownish grey.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Francs (Alpine ibex) 2007 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the Alpine ibex, a species of wild goat found in the Swiss Alps. The coin's design is a nod to Switzerland's rich wildlife and natural beauty.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2007 B	10300	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Alpine ibex) 2007 coin.