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5 Francs Carnival of Basel
2000 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 15.00 g | 32.85 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.85 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Diameter | 32.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#7278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Masked carnival participants playing the flute. Paper confetti on the outer ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FASNACHT
BASLER
H . R . FITZE
Translation: Carnival of Basel
Designer: Hans-Rudolf Fitze
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Composition:Outer ring: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Centre: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin
The Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht in German) is the biggest carnival in Switzerland and takes place annually between February and March in Basel, for 3 days starting from Ash Wednesday at 4 am.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (Carnival of Basel) 2000 from Switzerland is that it features a unique reversible design, meaning the coin has two distinct sides that can be considered the front or back of the coin, depending on how it is oriented. This design feature was implemented to reflect the theme of the Carnival of Basel, which is a celebration of reversals and role-reversals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 B | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Carnival of Basel) 2000 coin.
