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5 Francs Chalandamarz
2003 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 | 2003 |
| 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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Four boys dancing, facing left, wearing traditional costumes and caps, carrying large bells. Flower garland on the outer ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G. VONZUN
CHALANDAMARZ
Designer: Gian Vonzun
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Composition:Outer ring: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Centre: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin
Chalandamarz is a traditional spring festival in Romansh and Italian-speaking parts of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is celebrated on, and named for, the First of March (Calendae Martis) and marks the end of winter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (Chalandamarz) 2003 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Swiss national holiday, Chalandamarz, which is celebrated on March 1st. The coin's design depicts a traditional Swiss scene of a farmer and his wife dancing in traditional costume, surrounded by the Alps and a village. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its unique and eye-catching appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 B | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Chalandamarz) 2003 coin.
