One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias, Coin from Switzerland - detailed information

One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias, Coin from Switzerland
CoinOne Hundred Francs 2000 Messias

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 called Messias in German (meaning Messiah) celebrates 2000 years of Christianity.

MintSwissmint Mint MarkLetter B Total Mintage 3,000
Obverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin has text only, arranged in a cross pattern.

Horizontally, HELVETIA (the name of Switzerland in Latin), followed by the date of issue 2000.

Above and below, the abbreviated face value: FR 100 (one hundred francs).

In small letters around below left, the name of the designer: K . SIGRIST.

The B mint mark of Swissmint (ex Bern Mint) is near the rim below.
Obverse Inscription HELVETIA 2000 FR 100
Reverse
Switzerland / One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts at its centre a stylised baby Jesus lying on his back.

Around above, the inscription ANNO DOMINI JESU CHRISTI (translated from Latin: year of Our Lord Jesus Christ).

Around below, the year · 2000 ·.
Reverse Inscription ANNO DOMINI JESU CHRISTI · 2000 ·
EdgePlain, InscribedEdge InscriptionDOMINUS PROVIDEBIT * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Notes

Finish: proof.

One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias: References to Information Used
SourceEditionAboutLinkNotes
Swissmint Mintage link
All (4) coins of type: One Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative
Coin NameMintageLegend
One Hundred Francs 1998 Helvetic Republic 2,500 HELVETIA 100 FR 1998
One Hundred Francs 1998 Swiss Federal Constitution 2,500 HELVETIA 100 FR 1998
One Hundred Francs 1999 Winegrower's Festival 3,000 CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 1999 100 FR
One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias 3,000 HELVETIA 2000 FR 100
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One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias: Details
CountrySwitzerland
CurrencySwiss Franc
Coin TypeOne Hundred Francs, Gold Commemorative
Issued2000
Face Value100 (x Franc)
Total Mintage3,000
CurrentYes
Material0.900 Gold
DesignerKurt Sigrist
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size28.0000 mm
Thickness2.600 mm
Mass22.5800 g
OCC IDPMVR-OAPC-MZPB-ENQG
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One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias: Photos
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One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias: Photo 100 Franken 2000 B - Messias / thumbnail 100 Franken 2000 B - Messias
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One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias: Photo 100 Franken 2000 B - Messias / thumbnail 100 Franken 2000 B - Messias
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One Hundred Francs 2000 Messias: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Friedberg, Gold Coins of the WorldSwitzerland Fr# 519
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsSwitzerland KM# 96