One Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative, Coin Type from Switzerland - detailed information

One Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative, Coin Type from Switzerland (issued 1998 - 2000)
Coin TypeOne Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative

The One Hundred Francs coin is a denomination of the Swiss Franc. Given that Switzerland has four official languages, the Franc has three different names: Franken in German, franc in French and Romansh, and franco in Italian.

In regular circulation, the denomination is served by a banknote. These gold coins are non-circulating legal tender made for collectors and struck in proof grade only. They were issued in this format for a short period only, between 1998 and 2000.

The edge is inscribed with the motto DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT (The Lord will provide - a quote from the Bible, Genesis 22, 8), and thirteen stars representing the original thirteen cantons of the Swiss Federation.

The composition of the metal is 90% gold and 10% copper.

Note that there was an unrelated earlier gold 100 Francs coin issued in 1925 only.

Obverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative - obverse photo

Various designs as individually described below.

Obverse Inscription 100 FR CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA [year]
Reverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative - reverse photo

Various designs as individually described below.

Reverse Inscription
EdgePlain, InscribedEdge InscriptionDOMINUS PROVIDEBIT * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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One Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative: Details
CountrySwitzerland
CurrencySwiss Franc
From1998
To2000
Face Value100 (x Franc)
CurrentYes
Material0.900 Gold
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size28.0000 mm
Mass22.5800 g