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5 Francs (Copper-nickel)
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 5 Francs / Franken / Franchi
5 CHF = 5.05 USD
Year: 1968-2018
Material: Copper-nickel
Weight: 13.2 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 31.3 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: switzerland
Description:
Obverse
The portrait in right profile of a curly-haired herdsman, wearing a hooded shirt, often assimilated to William Tell, is surrounded with the inscription "CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA"
Reverse
The Swiss escutcheon with flower wreaths and the facial value
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