Switzerland. 5 Francs 2001. Zürich Sechseläuten. Proof

Switzerland. 5 Francs 2001. Zürich Sechseläuten. Proof



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Zürich Sechseläuten

The traditional holiday of  Sechseläuten (Six Bells) in Zürich celebrates the arrival of Spring every year with a gathering of tens of thousands of spectators along the shores of Lake Limmat.

.The festival takes place the third Monday in April [1] includes several events, a parade of children dressed up on Sunday, the parade of guilds that ends on Monday to six hours per cremation of Böög  or Bonhomme Hiver (known in English as Jack Frost).

He is a snowman containing firecrackers. 

Specifications

Bi-metal

Quality: Proof

Weight: 15 grams

Diameter: 33 mm

Mintage: 20,000