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1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes

The 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. A relatively low-mintage year at 2,007,000 struck — scarcer than most Swiss Cross 2 Centimes issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. composed of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) (3 g).

1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes

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The 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 2,007,000, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes?
The 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes has a total mintage of 2,007,000.
What is the 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes made of?
The 1953 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 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes minted?
The 1953 Swiss Cross 2 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.