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5 Francs European Year of Music
1985 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 | 1985 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 CHF) |
| 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 ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2004 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#7122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Abstract floor plan of an auditorium. Blank musical score overlaid in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MVSICES ANNVS EVROPAE 1985
BACCINI
Translation: European Year of Music
Designer: Angela Baccini
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Lettering: 🟉🟉🟉 DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 |
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
Beginning in 1983, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have chosen an annual theme of action each year, based on a European Commission proposal. European Years are an awareness campaign to educate European citizens and attract the attention of national governments of Member States to a particular issue, in order to change attitudes and behaviours at both the national and European level. 1985 was dedicated to music.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (European Year of Music) 1985 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich musical heritage. The obverse of the coin depicts a stylized image of a musician playing a lyre, while the reverse features a score of music from a famous Swiss composer. This coin was issued to commemorate the European Year of Music, which was celebrated in 1985, and it serves as a symbol of Switzerland's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 84000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (European Year of Music) 1985 coin.
