5 Francs Sechseläuten

2001 year


Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring	15.00 g	32.85 mm

Description

Issuer	Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Issuer	Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period	Federal State (1848-date)
Period	Federal State (1848-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2001
Year	2001
Value	5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86
Value	5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86
Currency	Franc (1850-date)
Currency	Franc (1850-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight	15.00 g
Composition	Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Diameter	32.85 mm
Thickness	2.50 mm
Shape	Round
Thickness	2.50 mm
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#12920
Rarity index	34%

Reverse

Bust of a snowman with hat, pipe, bow-tie, holding broom. Trees in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZÜRCHER
SECHSELÄUTEN
J . GRÜNIGER

Designer: John Grüniger

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Composition:
Outer ring: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Centre: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin

The Sechseläuten is a Swiss-German word that translates to "the six o'clock ringing of the bells". This traditional spring holiday is celebrated in Zürich since the early 20th century, usually on the 3rd Monday of April. The roots of the festival go back to medieval times when the first day of summer working hours was celebrated in the guildhalls across the city. City ordinances strictly regulated the length of the working day in that era. During the winter semester, the workday in all workshops lasted as long as there was daylight, but during the summer semester (starting on Monday following the summer equinox) the law proclaimed that work must cease when the church bells tolled six o'clock.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (Sechseläuten) 2001 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Sechseläuten, a traditional Swiss holiday that takes place in Zurich every April. The coin's design depicts a scene from the holiday, which includes the burning of a snowman, known as the "Böögg," to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This tradition is believed to have originated in the 16th century, and it is still celebrated today with great fanfare and excitement.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2001 B	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Sechseläuten) 2001 coin.