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1 Franc
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 1 Franc / Franken / Franco
1 CHF = 1.01 USD
Year: 1968-2018
Material: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.4 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 23.2 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: switzerland
Description:
Obverse
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 Confederation then consisted. Later, a 23rd star was added.
Reverse
Value and year within wreath.
NOTE: If present, the mintmark is below the wreath
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