1968-1981 - Swiss Franc - 5 Franken
The Coins of the Swiss franc are the official coins used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. There are coins of 5 cents (German: Rappen, French: centimes), 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents (1/2 franc), 1 franc, 2 francs and 5 francs. In the past, there were also coins of 1 and 2 cents.
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Coins in Circulation: 5 Francs
Source: snb.ch
Coinage is the responsibility of the Swiss Confederation, on whose behalf swissmint (www.swissmint.ch), the official federal mint located in Berne, mints the coins. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is entrusted by the Confederation with putting the coins into circulation via its network of bank offices.
Coin: 5 Francs
Alloy: copper 75% / nickel 25%
Diameter: 31.45 mm
Weight: 13.2 g
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Coin edge: lettered "DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT" + 13 stars
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Coins of the Swiss franc
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Value: 5 Francs
Diameter: 31.45
Thickness: 2.35
Mass: 13.2 g
Composition: 75% Cu, 25% Ni
Edge: Inscribed
Obverse: Alpine herdsman (often misinterpreted as William Tell)
Reverse: Value
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5 Franken
Source: en.numista.com
5 Franken
KM# 40a
Features
Country Switzerland
Years 1968-2013
Value 5 Francs / Franken / Francos
5 CHF = 5.11 USD
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 13.2 g
Diameter 31.3 mm
Thickness 2.33 mm
Engraver P. Burkhard (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge: Excuse lettering, with 13 stars: "DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT" (The Lord Will Provide).
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Switzerland 1973 5 Franken ( 5Fr )
