Product Description
At 4274 m the Finsteraarhorn is the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps and in Central Switzerland. Its distinctive shark fin-like shape, its dominance and prominence make it one of the most beautiful mountains in Switzerland and of the entire Alps.
The Finsteraarhorn is a part of the Aar massive and is geologically composed of amphibolite. It is very remote and can only be ascended in a two- or three-day tour. The ascent usually starts on the Grimsel Pass or Jungfraujoch and from there leads via the Finsteraarhorn hut (3048 m) up to the summit.
Mountains & Flora
Along with the two alpine guides, Jakob Leuthold and Johann Währen, the Swiss glaciologist Franz Joseph Hugi attempted the ascent of the Finsteraarhorn on August 10th, 1829. Due to a foot injury Hugi had to stay put on the North-east ridge on the “Hugisattel“, which is named after him, while both of his guides succeeded in the first ascent of this challenging summit.
~ Design is partly embellished with color
| Country | Palau |
| Year | 2013 |
| Face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Silver .925 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Size (mm) | 38,61 mm |
| Quality | Proof -Partly embellished with color |
| Certificate COA | Yes |
| Box | No (Comes encapsulated) |
| Mintage | 2500 |
