Tuesday 10 July 2012

Switzerland: Francs

100 Centimes/Rappen = 1 Franc

Switzerland is known for the Apls mountain range.Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates and is considered as a Heaven on earth. People across the globe love swiss chocolates, watches and Roger Federer !

1 Franc 
Years: 1968-2012
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 23.2 mm
Thickness: 1.46 mm
Engraver: A. Bovy a design from A. Walch (reverse)

Obverse features Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland, wearing a toga, is holding a spear and is leaning on a Swiss shield. She is encircled by the 22 stars representing the 22 cantons in which the Swiss Confederation then consisted. Later, a 23rd star was added.

Reverse features the denomination value and year within wreath.

Click here to know about Helvetia.
Click here to know about Switzerland.

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2 Francs 
 Years: 1968-2012
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 8.8 g
Diameter: 27.4 mm
Thickness: 2.06 mm

Obverse: All the details are same as that of 1 Franc coin.
Reverse: Features the denomination value and year within wreath.

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Here are both the coins together.


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