{"product_id":"1963b-switzerland-5f-5-francs-red-cross-centennial-ms63-ngc","title":"1963B Switzerland 5F 5 Francs Red Cross Centennial MS63 NGC","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1963-B Switzerland 5 Francs – Red Cross Centennial – NGC MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1963-B Switzerland 5 Francs Red Cross Silver Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates one of the most significant humanitarian organizations in modern history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued to mark the centennial of the International Committee of the Red Cross, this Swiss commemorative celebrates the humanitarian movement that originated in Geneva in 1863.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin represents a connection between Switzerland's longstanding tradition of neutrality and the development of international humanitarian assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example combines historical significance with the appeal of a well-preserved twentieth-century silver commemorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Founding of the Red Cross in 1863\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe International Committee of the Red Cross traces its origins to Geneva, Switzerland, in 1863.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe organization developed following the humanitarian efforts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry Dunant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Swiss businessman who witnessed the suffering of wounded soldiers after the Battle of Solferino in 1859.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDunant's experiences inspired proposals for organized volunteer relief societies and international agreements protecting wounded military personnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ideas contributed to the establishment of the committee that became the ICRC and to the first Geneva Convention in 1864.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1963 Swiss 5 Francs commemorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honors the hundredth anniversary of this humanitarian initiative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitzerland and International Humanitarianism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitzerland has maintained a prominent role in international humanitarian affairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneva became the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross and a major center for humanitarian diplomacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Cross emblem, a red cross on a white background, reverses the colors of the Swiss national flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis visual relationship reflects the organization's Swiss origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 1963, the Red Cross movement had expanded into a worldwide network of humanitarian organizations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swiss centennial coin commemorates this development and the country's historical contribution to international humanitarian law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommemorative Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1963-B 5 Francs features a special design honoring the Red Cross centennial rather than the standard Swiss 5 Francs motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts imagery and inscriptions reference the humanitarian organization and its hundred-year history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe commemorative design distinguishes this issue from ordinary Swiss circulation coinage, making it a recognizable part of Switzerland's twentieth-century commemorative silver series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBern Mint – B Mintmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB mintmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the Swiss Federal Mint in Bern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bern Mint has produced Switzerland's federal coinage since the nineteenth century and remains closely associated with Swiss numismatic history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1963-B Red Cross 5 Francs was produced as an official Swiss commemorative denomination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts substantial silver composition and commemorative purpose make it especially appealing to collectors of Swiss historical issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1963\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommemorative Theme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Cross Centennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnniversary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1863–1963\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintmark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Purity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .835\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual Silver Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.525 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual Silver Weight in Troy Ounces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.4027 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 31.45 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NGC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mint State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swiss Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC MS63 – Choice Mint State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been professionally graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Numismatic Guaranty Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MS63 designation identifies a coin that has not experienced circulation wear but may display moderate contact marks or other minor imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical MS63 characteristics include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo circulation wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong original design detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemaining mint luster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate contact marks consistent with the grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally attractive overall appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally authenticated condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC encapsulation provides independent authentication and documents the coin's numerical grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Silver Commemorative Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitzerland has issued numerous commemorative coins celebrating important national anniversaries, institutions, cultural achievements, and historical events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1963 Red Cross 5 Francs is particularly meaningful because it honors a humanitarian movement with worldwide recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many commemoratives celebrating political leaders or military victories, this issue recognizes organized humanitarian assistance and the protection of people affected by conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts subject gives the coin an identity extending beyond traditional national themes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Significance of the Red Cross Emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Cross emblem is one of the most widely recognized humanitarian symbols in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished during the nineteenth century, the emblem identifies protected medical personnel, facilities, and humanitarian services under international humanitarian law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emblem's connection to Switzerland is especially significant because its design reverses the colors of the Swiss flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1963 centennial commemorative reflects the historical relationship between Switzerland and the international humanitarian movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Content and Physical Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1963-B Switzerland Red Cross 5 Francs was struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.835 fine silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the traditional alloy used for Swiss silver 5 Francs coins during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a total weight of 15 grams, each coin contains approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.525 grams of pure silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4027 troy ounce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin's approximately 31.45 mm diameter gives it a substantial appearance and allows the commemorative artwork to be displayed prominently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1963-B Switzerland 5 Francs Red Cross NGC MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appeals to collectors specializing in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss commemorative coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Cross centennial issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC-certified world coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwentieth-century European silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Federal Mint coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumanitarian history commemoratives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical anniversary coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint State Swiss silver coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of historical significance, official commemorative status, and professional certification makes it a distinctive addition to a world coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collect the 1963-B Red Cross 5 Francs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin offers several notable characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Centennial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commemorates 100 years of the Red Cross movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honors an organization founded in Geneva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Commemorative:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Issued by the Swiss Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBern Mint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Identified by the B mintmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 grams of .835 fine silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC MS63:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally graded Mint State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumanitarian Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Celebrates the history of international relief efforts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Numismatic Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part of Switzerland's twentieth-century commemorative series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1963-B Switzerland 5 Francs Red Cross Silver Coin NGC MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a meaningful commemorative celebrating the centennial of the International Committee of the Red Cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts connection to Geneva, Swiss humanitarian history, and the development of international humanitarian law gives the coin significance beyond its silver composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC MS63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example offers Mint State preservation, professional authentication, and the distinctive appeal of an official Swiss commemorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss silver coins, Red Cross commemoratives, European numismatics, and NGC-certified world coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1963-B 5 Francs is an excellent historical addition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll information provided is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. 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