One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic, Coin from Switzerland - detailed information

One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic, Coin from Switzerland
CoinOne Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic

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.

This coin commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Helvetic Republic.

The Helvetic Republic (French: République helvétique, German: Helvetische Republik, Italian: Repubblica Elvetica, Romansh: Republica helvetica) was a sister republic of France that existed between 1798 and 1803, during the French Revolutionary Wars. It was created following the French invasion and the consequent dissolution of the Old Swiss Confederacy, marking the end of the ancien régime in Switzerland. Throughout its existence, the republic incorporated most of the territory of modern Switzerland, excluding the cantons of Geneva and Neuchâtel and the old Prince-Bishopric of Basel.

MintSwissmint Mint MarkLetter B Total Mintage 2,500
Obverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts a square grid, five-by-five, with a Swiss Cross in each cell (a total of 25 crosses).

Above, the inscription HELVETIA ("Switzerland" in Latin).

On the left and right, separated by the square, the value and denomination 100 FR (one hundred francs). Below left, the date of issue 1998

The B mint mark of Swissmint (ex Bern Mint) is below right, next to the square.

Obverse Inscription HELVETIA 100 FR 1998
Reverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic - reverse photo

The reverse design shows at its centre an old coin of the Helvetic Republic (40 batzen), depicting a medieval soldier carrying a flag. Around left and right, the abbreviated name HELVET: REPUBL:; in the exergue, the date 1798.

The coin is inside a square frame; above right and below right, the anniversary dates 1798 and 1998.

On the left and right, two Swiss Crosses.

Reverse Inscription HELVET: REPUBL: 1798 1798 1998
EdgePlain, InscribedEdge InscriptionDOMINUS PROVIDEBIT * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Notes

Finish: proof.

See also

Coins marking Swiss anniversaries in 1998 include:
- 100 Francs Gold, 200th Anniversary of the Helvetic Republic
- 20 Francs Silver, 200th Anniversary of the Helvetic Republic
- 100 Francs Gold, 150th Anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution
- 20 Francs Silver, 150th Anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution

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One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic: Details
CountrySwitzerland
CurrencySwiss Franc
Coin TypeOne Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative
Issued1998
SymbolSwiss Cross
ReverseSwiss Cross
Face Value100 (x Franc)
Total Mintage2,500
CurrentYes
Material0.900 Gold
DesignerWerner Jeker
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size28.0000 mm
Thickness2.600 mm
Mass22.5800 g
OCC IDBVYX-OWRC-GZRD-EJZN
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One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Friedberg, Gold Coins of the WorldSwitzerland Fr# 517
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsSwitzerland KM# 81