10 Francs Golden eagle

2008 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	2008
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#13428
Rarity index	39%

Reverse

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) flying right with open talons.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARC NATIONAL SUISSE
N . HEEB

Designer: Niklaus Heeb

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 golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is the most widely distributed species of eagle. They are one of the most highly regarded birds in falconry. Despite being extirpated from or uncommon in some of its former range, the species is still widespread, being present in sizeable stretches of Eurasia, North America, and parts of North Africa.

Interesting fact

The 10 Francs (Golden Eagle) coin from Switzerland features a unique design element - a bimetallic eagle. The eagle's body is made of copper-nickel, while its wings and tail are made of brass, creating a striking visual effect.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2008 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 (Golden eagle) 2008 coin.