5 Francs (Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi) 1977 front 5 Francs (Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi) 1977 back
5 Francs (Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi) 1977 photo
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5 Francs Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

1977 year
Copper-nickel (65% copper, 35% nickel) 13.20 g 31.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1977
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
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12908
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Head of Swiss reformer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOHANN
HEINRICH
PESTALOZZI
WIRTH

Designer: Kurt Wirth

Edge

Incuse lettering.

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs (Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi) 1977 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that honors the Swiss educator and reformer, Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Pestalozzi, while the reverse side depicts a scene of children playing and learning, reflecting Pestalozzi's contributions to early childhood education.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  50260 - - - - - -

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