1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc
The 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Mintage of 31,074,000 is on the higher end for the Helvetia Standing Half Franc series — readily available in most grades. composed of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) (2.2 g).
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The 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc coin, has a total mintage of 31,074,000, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and engraved by Antoine Bovy. Made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighing 2.2 grams, with a diameter of 18.2 mm, and a thickness of 1.25 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is full-length figure of helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a 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 "½ Fr. 1969".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Weight
- 2.2 g
- Diameter
- 18.2 mm
- Thickness
- 1.25 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Antoine Bovy
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc?
- The 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc has a total mintage of 31,074,000.
- What is the 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc made of?
- The 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc is made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighs 2.2 grams, and measures 18.2 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc minted?
- The 1980 Helvetia Standing Half Franc was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.