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5 Francs Wine Festival
1999 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 15.00 g | 32.85 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Diameter | 32.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Grapes.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FETE DES VIGNERONS VEVEY 1999
Designer: Gaspard Delachaux
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Composition:
Outer ring: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Centre: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin
The Winegrower's Festival (Fête des Vignerons in French) has been organized by the Confrérie des Vignerons (Brotherhood of Winegrowers) in Vevey since 1797. The organizing committee is free to choose how often the festival takes place, but the maximum number of times is five times in a century.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (Wine Festival) 1999 from Switzerland is that it features a unique reversible design. The coin has a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring, and when flipped over, the coin reveals a different design on the other side, showcasing the versatility of the bimetallic material.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 B | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Wine Festival) 1999 coin.
