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The old Swiss franc of the Helvetic Republic was also known as livre suisse ('Swiss pound'), and the colloquial name Fünfliber of the 5 franc coin retains the denomination livre 'pound'. [5] The original 5 francs coin of 1850/1851, 1855, and 1873/1874 was 25.0 grams of 90% silver.
Swiss German (one selection, terms vary in different dialects):; Füfräppler for a 5 centimes coin; Zëhräppler for a 10 centimes coin; Zwänzgräppler for a 20 centimes coin; [1] Stutz [2] or Franke [3] for a 1 franc coin or change in general; Füüfliiber for a 5 francs coin; [4] Rappe and Batze are specifically used for coin below 1 franc, but also figuratively for change in general [5] [6]
The Helvetian Republic ceased issuing coins in 1803. Schaffhausen issued coins between 1808 and 1809. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Schaffhausen Frank = 1.4597 Swiss francs .
Vreneli (aka Goldvreneli [1]) is the informal name for a range of legal tender gold coins of the Swiss franc. The coins were issued between 1897 and 1936, in 1947 and in 1949. All coins issued after 1936 are restrikes (legal tender ceased September 29, 1936). [2] The coin exists in three denominations, of 10, 20 and 100 francs.
The Helvetian Republic ceased issuing coins in 1803. Bern issued coins between 1808 and 1836. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Berne Frank = 1.4597 Swiss francs.
Some of the most expensive coins ever sold at auction were minted in the U.S., many within the past century. You might still find them in circulation, or even... 4 Decades of Valuable Coins: See ...
The Frank was the currency of the Swiss canton of St. Gallen between 1798 and 1850. It was subdivided into 10 Batzen , each of 4 Kreuzer or 16 Pfennig . It was worth 1 ⁄ 4 th the French silver écu or 6.67 g fine silver.
The Helvetian Republic ceased issuing coins in 1803. Nidwalden issued coins in 1811 and Obwalden issued coins in 1812. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Unterwalden Frank = 1.4597 Swiss francs.