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5 Francs (Silver issue; small)
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 5 Francs / Franken / Franchi
(5 CHF)
Year: 1931-1969
Material: Silver (.835)
Weight: 15 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 31.45 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: switzerland
Description:
Obverse
The portrait in right profile of a curly-haired herdsman, wearing a hooded shirt, often mistakenly identified as William Tell, is surrounded with the inscripiton "CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA" (Swiss Confederation)
Reverse
The Swiss escutcheon with flower wreaths and the facial value
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