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½ Franc
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 1/2 Franc / Franken / Franco
0.5 CHF = 0.50 USD
Year: 1968-2018
Material: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2.2 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 18.2 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
Lettering:
1/2 Fr.
1981
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