First 5 Franken coin of Swiss Federal State (established 1848)
This coin was made in Paris. There are traces of polished/cleaned die.

Beautiful coin! I love the Swiss coin designs. For some reason they talk to me

That's a very beautiful coin.

Second type 5 Franken coin of Swiss Federal State.

Beware, there exist many counterfeits - produced in Libanon/Beirut (1960s)
You can identify these counterfeits by examining the (raised) edge lettering:
Letter "M" of "Dominus" and descending stars after "Dominus"

I think, they're centrifugal casts - with proper weight and diameter.

OMG!!

Every year, Swissmint releases a pattern version from
one of their commemoratives to swiss customers.
(low mintages from 250 to up to 700 pcs)

There are patterns from 5 Franken (bi-metal), 10 Franken
(bi-metal) and 20 Franken (silver)

The pattern versions can be identified by the swiss cross
surrounded by a circle with an E (Essai)
The quality of these pattern coins is superb!

Commemorative coin "Internationaler Automobilsalon Genf"
- pattern - mintage 500 pcs - price: CHF 200.-




Mostly, there is also a slight difference with the design:
Left: pattern; right: normal issue...can you find it?


(2001 issue)

jeggy

"The quality of these pattern coins is superb"!

Wow... you can say that again. Beautifully executed coin

Ha, you should have made that a contest - preferably with the "essai" piece as the prize. Let's just say that the regular version has less vegetation in the East ...

I have quite a few modern Swiss commems. What I find a little disappointing is that the side with the face value is now the same for all issues. Other than that - great designs most of them.

Christian