1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes
The 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. This is the first year of issue for the Swiss Cross 2 Centimes series. Mintage of 10,197,000 is the largest in the Swiss Cross 2 Centimes series, making this a common-date issue. composed of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) (3 g).
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The 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 10,197,000, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc). Weighing 3 grams, with a diameter of 20 mm, and a thickness of 1.25 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is the swiss cross surrounded by the inscription: "helvetia". It reads "HELVETIA • 1974 •". The reverse is spike of wheat with one leaf. It reads "2".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
- Weight
- 3 g
- Diameter
- 20 mm
- Thickness
- 1.25 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes?
- The 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes has a total mintage of 10,197,000.
- What is the 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes made of?
- The 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes is made of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc), weighs 3 grams, and measures 20 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes minted?
- The 1948 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.