1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel, Switzerland

1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel, Switzerland, 1968-2024 obverse image1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel, Switzerland, 1968-2024 reverse image
1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1968-2024
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.

Engraver:


Antoine Bovy

Designer:


Friedrich Fisch

Obverse

Description:


Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation. In 1983, a 23rd star was added for the Canton of Jura, which was founded in 1979.

Engraver:


Antoine Bovy

Designer:


Albert Walch

Edge

Description:


Reeded

1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


HELVETIA A. BOVY INCᵀ.

Reverse:


1 Fr. 1980

1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

Size

1 Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel sizes
  • Weight:4.40 g
  • Diameter:23.20 mm
  • Thickness:1.55 mm
  • Edge:Reeded
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