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100 Francs "Vreneli"
1925 year| Gold (.900) (10% copper) | 32.2581 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1925 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 32.2581 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 July 1944 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland with rays behind. Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) branch with flowers below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 FR
1925
B
Designer: Fritz Ulysse Landry
Edge
"God will provide (in Latin) with 13 stars in relief
Lettering: 🟉 🟉 🟉 DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉 🟉
Comment
Swiss gold coins were never officially demonetized, but in 1936, the franc was devalued against gold, so their bullion value became higher than their legal value. In 1944, they became subject to turnover tax, which was a de facto demonetization.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs "Vreneli" 1925 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that has made it a popular collector's item. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a young woman, known as "Vreneli," which is a colloquial term for "Verena," the patron saint of Switzerland. The reverse side of the coin depicts the Swiss Alps, along with the coin's denomination and the country's coat of arms. The coin's design was created by the Swiss artist and engraver, Paul Burkhard, and it has been praised for its beauty and artistry. As a result, the 100 Francs "Vreneli" 1925 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 B | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs "Vreneli" 1925 coin.
