10 Francs (Bern Onion Market)
Obverse
Swiss cross surrounded by inscription.
Lettering: CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2011 10 FR B
Reverse
Bear facing right, with wagging tongue, looking at hanging braid of onions.
Lettering: BERNER ZIBELEMÄRIT Haenni
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Federal State (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
10 Francs (Numeric: 10)
Series
Swiss customs
References
KM #138
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight
15 g
Size
33 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2011 10 FR B
Reverse Lettering
BERNER ZIBELEMÄRIT Haenni
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Mint | B |
| Mintage | 56,000 |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | - |
| VF | - |
| XF | 16.71EUR |
| AU | 16.71EUR |
| UNC | 16.71EUR |
Comments
14 000 pieces issued in uncirculated mint sets.
4000 pieces issued in proof sets.
Composition:
Outer ring: 92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel
Centre: 75% copper, 25% nickel
The Onion Market is a traditional public festival held on the fourth Monday of November each year. Farmers bring more than 50 tonnes of onion and garlic in artistically woven plaits to Bern. The Onion Market started around the 19th century, but its origins are much older, dating back to the 15th century, in a fourteen-day autumn fair (Saint Martin's market).
