What is a 5 FR coin worth?
Information:
| Krause number | KM# 40a |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 francs |
| Currency rate | 5 CHF = 5.48 USD |
| Year | 1968-2021 |
| Period | Confoederatio Helvetica (1968 – 2021) |
Who is on the 5 CHF coin?
Paul Burkhard
Circulation
| Value | Diameter | Obverse |
|---|---|---|
| 2 francs | 27.40 mm | Helvetia shown standing (Albert Walch), “HELVETIA”, circle of 23 stars, “A.BOVY INCT” |
| 5 francs | 31.45 mm | Bust of an alpine herdsman (Paul Burkhard), “CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA”, “P BVRKHARD INCT” |
How much is a 1970 5 francs coin worth?
Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| Unc | ||
| 1972 | 45.492.000 | $ 0.55 |
| 1971 | 142.204.000 | $ 0.25 |
| 1970 | 57.890.000 | $ 0.33 |
What is a 2fr coin?
They are part of the Swiss Franc coins series. The Swissmint started issuing these 2 Swiss Franc coins in 1850. They are currently still in circulation. The coin of two Swiss Francs has a diameter of 27.4mm and a weight of 8.8 grams. The copper-nickel 2 CHF coin contains the words ‘2 fr’.
How much is a 20 Swiss Rappen worth?
Information:
| Krause number | KM# 29a |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Denomination | 20 rappen |
| Currency rate | 0.2 CHF = 0.22 USD |
| Year | 1939-2021 |
How much is a 1974 5 franc coin worth?
Information:
| Krause number | KM# 40a |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 francs |
| Currency rate | 5 CHF = 5.45 USD |
| Year | 1974 |
| Period | Confoederatio Helvetica (1968 – 2021) |
What are the coins of the Swiss franc?
The coins of the Swiss franc are the official coins used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The name of the subunit is centime in French and internationally, Rappen in German, centesimo in Italian, and rap in Romansh. There are coins in denominations of 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 20 centimes, ½ franc (50 centimes), 1 franc, 2 francs and 5 francs.
What is the color of a Swiss 5 coin?
Just about all of Swiss 5, 10, and 20 rappen coins are minted in copper nickel. The one in our picture is special ~~ it is minted in brass. Copper nickel coins are lighter in color, but the pattern is the same. Some coins were also minted in aluminum brass, which takes on a golden color.
What type of coin is the Swiss Rappen coin made in?
Just about all of Swiss 5, 10, and 20 rappen coins are minted in copper nickel. The one in our picture is special ~~ it is minted in brass.
What is the legend on the Swiss coins?
All coins have the legend of either HELVETIA or CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA, the Latin name of the Swiss Confederation, along with the year number. The 5, 10 and 20 centimes coins show a head of Liberty in profile, designed by Karl Schwenzer (1879).