© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
100 Francs Wine Festival
1999 year| Gold (.900) (10% copper) | 22.58 g | 27.80 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 100 Francs 100 CHF = USD 117 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 22.58 g |
| Diameter | 27.80 mm |
| Thickness | 2.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fox facing left, eating grapes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FETE DES VIGNERONS VEVEY 1999
GASPARD DELACHAUX
Translation: Wine festival Vevey.
Designer: Gaspard Delachaux
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★ |
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
The Winegrower's Festival (Fête des Vignerons in French) has been organised by the Confrérie des Vignerons (Brotherhood of Winegrowers) in Vevey since 1797. The organising committee is free to choose how often the festival takes place, but the maximum number of times is five times in a century.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs (Wine Festival) 1999 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wine-making tradition. The coin's obverse features a stylized grapevine, while the reverse depicts a wine barrel and a wine glass, symbolizing the celebration of wine and its cultural significance in Switzerland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 B | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Wine Festival) 1999 coin.
