10 Francs (Matterhorn) 2004 front 10 Francs (Matterhorn) 2004 back
10 Francs (Matterhorn) 2004 photo
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10 Francs Matterhorn

2004 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring 15.00 g 33.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
10 Francs 10 CHF = USD 12
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight
15.00 g
Diameter
33.00 mm
Thickness
2.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18379
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

View of the Matterhorn.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MATTERHORN · CERVIN
BUNDI

Designer: Stephan Bundi

Edge

Segmented reeding.

Comment

Issued on 30 January 2004.
16 000 pieces were issued in uncirculated mint sets.
5000 pieces were issued in proof sets.

Composition:
Copper-nickel centre: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Aluminium-bronze ring: 92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel

The Matterhorn (Cervino in Italian; Cervin in French) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is at 4478 metres above sea level.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Matterhorn) 2004 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique triangular shape, which sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 B 13000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Matterhorn) 2004 coin.