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5 Francs Henry Dunant
1978 year| Copper-nickel (65% copper, 35% nickel) | 13.20 g | 31.45 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.85 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (65% copper, 35% nickel) |
| Weight | 13.20 g |
| Diameter | 31.45 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Head of Swiss humanitarian Henry Dunant with beard facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HENRY DUNANT
BARMAN
Designer: Jaques Barman
Edge
Inscription in hollow
Lettering: 🟉🟉🟉 DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 |
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (Henry Dunant) 1978 from Switzerland is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and social activist who is best known for his role in founding the International Committee of the Red Cross. The coin's design features an image of Dunant on the obverse, and the reverse features a depiction of the Red Cross emblem. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 50,000 pieces and is considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Henry Dunant) 1978 coin.
