1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc
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The 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc coin, has a total mintage of 11,012,000, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and engraved by Antoine Bovy. Made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighing 4.4 grams, with a diameter of 23.2 mm, and a thickness of 1.55 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is full-length figure of helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the swiss confederation. in 1983, a 23rd star was added for the canton of jura, which was founded in 1979. It reads “HELVETIA A. BOVY INCᵀ.”. The reverse is wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below. It reads “1 Fr. 1970”.
Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Weight
- 4.4 g
- Diameter
- 23.2 mm
- Thickness
- 1.55 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Antoine Bovy
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc?
- The 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc has a total mintage of 11,012,000.
- What is the 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc made of?
- The 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc is made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighs 4.4 grams, measures 23.2 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc minted?
- The 1980 Helvetia Standing 1 Franc was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.
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