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Sunday 17 January 2021

1635) The European Hare (Lepus europaeus): "Swiss Forest Animals Coin Series": A Bimetallic Coin issued by the Swissmint, Switzerland: Date of Coin issue: 23.01.2020:

 1635) The European Hare (Lepus europaeus): "Swiss Forest Animals Coin Series": A Bimetallic Coin issued by the Swissmint, Switzerland: Date of Coin issue: 23.01.2020:

The European Hare (Lepus europaeus) is a mammal from the Leporidae family. 

Its original habitat is Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced into many different areas, and can now be found in Australia, New Zealand, and North East and South America. 

This shy and mostly nocturnal loner prefers warm, dry and open areas. During the day, it hides in a depression in the ground called a "form". 

If threatened, it nestles down into the form, where it is perfectly camouflaged thanks to the colour of its fur. It only flees at the last minute, and is an excellent sprinter with a sophisticated technique. 

Over short distances, it can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h and can leap to heights of up to 2 metres.

Mature European hares are between 40 cm and 70 cm long and weigh 2–6kg. 

Their fur is brownish grey on the back and creamy white on the underside. Their ears are pale grey with black tips. Their tail, or scut, is black on top and white underneath. 

Hares are herbivores, and their diet includes grasses, herbs, roots and tubers. In winter, they will also nibble on tree bark, buds and twigs.

The Bimetallic Coin:

On the Reverse of the 10 Swiss Francs Bimetallic Coin is seen an image of a European Hare.

The inscription on the lower periphery reads - "LEPUS".

On the Obverse of the 10 Euro Swiss Francs Bimetallic Coin is mentioned the country name -"CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA" (on the upper half of the Coin and "10 FR. 2020" on the lower half of the Coin. The Berne Mint mark "B" is below the numeral 10.

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Switzerland; Coin Series Theme: "Swiss Forest Animals"; Coin Theme: European Hare;  Denomination: 10 Swiss francs;  Date of issue: 23.01.2020; Selling period: up to 22.01.2023 or while stocks last; Design: Naomi Giewald, St. Gallen; Metal Composition: Cupronickel + Aluminium Bronze; Weight: 15 grams; Diameter/Size: 33.0 mm; Coin Quality: Uncirculated; Mintage: 19,000 coins.





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