Helvetia 5 Centimes
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Spanning 1850 to 1877, the Helvetia 5 Centimes catalog contains 7 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1877 Helvetia 5 Centimes at just 978,000 struck.
Helvetia 5 Centimes Mintage by Year
Peak 12MCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
Coat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Ears of wheat behind.
Wreath formed of two grapevine branches with grapes, tied with ribbon below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Helvetia 5 Centimes minted?
- The Helvetia 5 Centimes was minted by Switzerland from 1850 to 1877.
- How many Helvetia 5 Centimes coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 26,514,000 Helvetia 5 Centimes coins were struck.
- What is the Helvetia 5 Centimes made of?
- The Helvetia 5 Centimes is made of billon (.050 silver), weighs 1.67 grams, and measures 17.15 mm in diameter.