One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival, Coin from Switzerland - detailed information

One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival, Coin from Switzerland
CoinOne Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival

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 celebrates the Fête des Vignerons (Winegrower's Festival) in Vevey, Switzerland.

It has been organised by the Confrérie des Vignerons (Brotherhood of Winegrowers) in Vevey since 1797. The organising committee is free to choose how often the festival takes place, but the maximum number of times is five times in a century. Up to now, the interval between two festivals has varied between 14 and 28 years. The coin marks the festival edition which took place in 1999; the next one was 20 years later, in 2019.

The festival features a show celebrating the world of wine and winemaking; many performances take place in the marketplace near the shore of Lac Léman, and festivities also take place in the town itself. Since 2016, the Fête des Vignerons has been included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

MintSwissmint Mint MarkLetter B Total Mintage 3,000
Obverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts a caricature drawing of a fox looking at grapes hanging above.

Around above, legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA (translated from Latin: Confederation of Switzerland) followed by the date of issue 1999.

The face value of 100 FR (one hundred francs) is on two lines in the right field.

The B mint mark of Swissmint (ex Bern Mint) is near the rim on the right.

Obverse Inscription CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 1999 100 FR
Reverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts a caricature drawing of a fox eating grapes.

Around above, the inscription FETE DES VIGNERONS VEVEY 1999 (Winegrower's Festival in Vevey, 1999).

In small letters near the rim below right, the name of the designer, GASPARD DELACHAUX.

Reverse Inscription FETE DES VIGNERONS VEVEY 1999
EdgePlain, InscribedEdge InscriptionDOMINUS PROVIDEBIT * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Notes

Finish: proof.

See also

There is also a bi-metallic 5 Fr. coin commemorating the Winegrower's Festival.

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One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival: Details
CountrySwitzerland
CurrencySwiss Franc
Coin TypeOne Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative
Issued1999
Face Value100 (x Franc)
Total Mintage3,000
CurrentYes
Material0.900 Gold
DesignerGaspard Delachaux
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size28.0000 mm
Thickness2.600 mm
Mass22.5800 g
OCC IDYRVP-OVRC-XPKZ-ODQG
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One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Friedberg, Gold Coins of the WorldSwitzerland Fr# 518
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsSwitzerland KM# 88