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2 Francs
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 2 Francs / Franken / Franchi
2 CHF = 2.02 USD
Year: 1968-2018
Material: Copper-nickel
Weight: 8.8 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 27.4 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.
Design: Albert Walch
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
NOTE: If present, the mintmark is below the wreath
Design: Friedrich Fisch
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