5 Francs (Ferdinand Hodler) 1980 front 5 Francs (Ferdinand Hodler) 1980 back
5 Francs (Ferdinand Hodler) 1980 photo
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5 Francs Ferdinand Hodler

1980 year
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) 13.20 g 31.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12909
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Bust of Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINAND HODLER
BAVAUD

Designer: Bernard Bavaud

Edge

Embossed inscriptionAutomatically translated

Lettering: 🟉🟉🟉 DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 |

Comment

Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) was one of the best-known Swiss painters of the 19th century.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs (Ferdinand Hodler) 1980 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that was created by the famous Swiss artist, Ferdinand Hodler. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Hodler himself, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a bear, which is a symbol of Switzerland. This coin was issued as a tribute to Hodler's contributions to Swiss art and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  50200 - - - - - -

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