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© World Coin Gallery
5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; incuse edge
| Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 13.20 g | 31.45 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1985-1993 |
| 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#294830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) spring to the left. Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) spring to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR.
1985
Designer: Paul Burkhard
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Lettering: DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs (Herdsman) coin from Switzerland is that it features an incuse edge, which means that the edge of the coin is recessed, or sunken, into the coin itself. This is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 B | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 B | 8800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 B | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 B | 8800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 B | 8900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 B | 9900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 B | 7450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 B | 6200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Herdsman; copper-nickel; incuse edge) 1985-1993 coin.
