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5 Francs Gottfried Keller
1990 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 | 1990 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.85 |
| 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#12923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Bust of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller, facing left, wearing glasses and beard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOTTFRIED KELLER 1819 - 1890
Designer: Pietro Sarto
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Lettering: DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) coin from Switzerland features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Gottfried Keller, a renowned Swiss poet and writer, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his novel "Green Henry," which is set in the picturesque Swiss countryside. This coin is a great example of how art and literature can be combined to create a beautiful and meaningful collectible.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 B | 69412 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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