10 Francs Silver thistle

2018 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	2018
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
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#133772
Rarity index	54%

Reverse

Silver thistle (Carlina acaulis) flower.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FLORA ALPINA
LEIBUNDGUT

Designer: Jenny Leibundgut

Edge

Segmented reeding.

Comment

9000 uncirculated pieces issued in mint sets.
1000 uncirculated pieces issued in folders.
2500 proof pieces issued in sets.
2750 proof pieces issued with numbered certificates.
250 proof pieces issued with numbered certificates signed by the designer.

Issued on 25 January 2018.

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

The stemless carline thistle, dwarf carline thistle, or silver thistle (Carlina acaulis), is a perennial flowering plant, native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe. The flowers are silvery-white ray florets around a central disc, up to 10 cm in diameter, with. To protect the pollen, the head closes in wet weather, a phenomenon folklore holds to presage forthcoming rain.

Official mint folder:

Interesting fact

The coin's design features a unique combination of floral and geometric patterns, including a stylized thistle flower and a series of interconnected hexagons. The thistle is a symbol of Switzerland and represents the country's resilience and strength. The hexagons, on the other hand, represent the six cantons that made up the Swiss Confederation when it was founded in 1848. The combination of these two elements creates a visually striking and meaningful design that celebrates Switzerland's history and identity.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2018 B	5500	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Silver thistle) 2018 coin.