½ Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel 1968-2024 Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) Coin Value and Price Guide -

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1968-2024
Period:
Federal State (1848-date)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

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Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Antoine Bovy

Designer:

Albert Walch

Obverse

Description:

Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a 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

Obverse:

HELVETIA A. BOVY INCᵀ.

Reverse:

½ Fr. 1969

Composition

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

Size

Weight:2.20 g
Diameter:18.20 mm
Thickness:1.25 mm
Edge:Reeded

½ Franc Helvetia standing; copper-nickel, Switzerland

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