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Swiss coin question
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Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:11 pmby gothboi30
Hi everyone!! I got a 1979 Swiss 1/2 Franc in my $250 box of dimes today. Does anyone know what it's made out of? What years and denominations of Swiss coins have silver in them?
Re: Swiss coin question
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Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:55 pmby aloneibreak
the 79 half franc is CuNi
i think 1967 was the last year for silver half, 1 and 2 francs, and 5 francs
Re: Swiss coin question
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Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:12 amby gothboi30
Thanks.
Re: Swiss coin question
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Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:35 amby didou
KM# 23a.1 - 1/2 FRANC
2.2000 g., Copper-Nickel, 18.1 mm. Obv: Standing Helvetia with
lance and shield within star border Rev: Value within wreath
1979 has a mintage of 27,014,000
1/2 Switzerland Franc is 83.5% silver from 1901 to 1967 (inclusive)
Re: Swiss coin question
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Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:24 amby uthminsta
But this is still current, so at least there's that bonus. Google currency converter says:
1 Swiss franc = 1.03713 U.S. dollar
So it's worth a half a buck. Good find.