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5 Francs Auguste Piccard
1984 year| Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 13.20 g | 31.45 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 13.20 g |
| Diameter | 31.45 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Helium balloon above and bathyscaphe submarine below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A . PICCARD 1884 - 1962
SUTER
Designer: Hugo Suter
Edge
Lettering: 🟉🟉🟉 DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 |
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
Auguste Antoine Piccard (1884-1962) was a Swiss physicist, inventor and explorer, known for his record-breaking helium-filled balloon flights, with which he studied the Earth's upper atmosphere.Interesting fact
The 5 Francs (Auguste Piccard) 1984 coin from Switzerland features a unique design, showcasing the famous Swiss physicist and explorer Auguste Piccard, who is known for his groundbreaking work in the field of hydrodynamics and his record-breaking deep-sea dives.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 75990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Auguste Piccard) 1984 coin.
