10 Francs (Cow fighting) 2012 front 10 Francs (Cow fighting) 2012 back
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10 Francs Cow fighting

2012 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring 15.00 g 33.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
10 Francs 10 CHF = USD 12
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring
Weight
15.00 g
Diameter
33.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#29732
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Two cows with horns locked in a fight, wearing cowbells with decorated collars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMBATS DE REINES
DOMSTUDER

Translation: Fight of the queens.

Designer: Dominique Studer

Edge

Segmented reeding.

Comment

14 000 pieces issued in uncirculated mint sets.
8500 pieces issued in proof sets.

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

Combat de Reines or Swiss cow fighting, is a traditional event held mostly in the Swiss canton of Valais since the 1920s, in which a cow fights another cow.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Francs (Cow fighting) 2012 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases a cow fighting scene, which is a traditional event in Switzerland. The coin's design is meant to commemorate and celebrate this cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 B 8500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Cow fighting) 2012 coin.