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Medal - Commemoration of banknotes 10 francs, 8th series
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a colour reproduction of the Swiss 10-franc banknote (8th series, depicting Le Corbusier) mounted in relief at the centre of the field, set against an architectural geometric background inspired by Le Corbusier's design motifs. The legend arcs around the upper and lower rim, with decorative diamond and star ornaments flanking the inscriptions. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a raised relief map of Switzerland with cantonal borders delineated across the field, surrounded by stylised architectural elements reminiscent of Le Corbusier's graphic design vocabulary, including vertical bar motifs and four sunburst ornaments at the cardinal points. The legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA arcs along the lower rim, with the mintmaster mark below centre. |
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