Helvetia, Modern 5 Francs
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Spanning 1922 to the present day, the Helvetia, Modern 5 Francs catalog contains 175 year-and-mintmark variants.
Bust of curly-haired herdsman, facing right, wearing hooded shirt, often mistakenly identified as William Tell.
The Swiss escutcheon with flower wreaths and the face value, date and mintmark if present at bottom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Helvetia, Modern 5 Francs minted?
- The Helvetia, Modern 5 Francs was minted by Switzerland from 1922 to the present day.
- What is the Helvetia, Modern 5 Francs made of?
- The Helvetia, Modern 5 Francs is made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighs 13.2 grams, and measures 31.45 mm in diameter.