5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) 1990 front 5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) 1990 back
5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) 1990 photo
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5 Francs Gottfried Keller

1990 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
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
References
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 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) 1990 coin.