Swiss 1-franc coin

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The Swiss 1-franc coin is a widely used Swiss currency piece known for its traditional design featuring the female national personification Helvetia and its long-standing role in Switzerland’s modern monetary system.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Swiss franc denomination
circulating coin
category modern Swiss coinage
numismatic object
circulation high
circulationArea Swiss customs territory
composition 25% nickel
75% copper
country Switzerland
currency Swiss franc
currentDesignIntroduced 1874
denominationSeries Swiss franc coinage
designTheme Swiss national symbols
Helvetia
surface form: national personification Helvetia
diameter 23.2 mm
edge reeded
faceValueRelation 1 franc = 100 rappen
historicalNote design has remained largely unchanged since the 19th century
introduced 1850
ISO4217Code CHF
issuer Confoederatio Helvetica (Swiss Confederation)
surface form: Swiss Confederation
languageOnCoin Latin
legalTenderIn Liechtenstein
Switzerland
mass 4.4 g
material copper-nickel alloy
mint Swissmint
mintMarkLocation reverse
monetaryAuthority Swiss National Bank
obverseDesign standing Helvetia with shield and spear
obverseDesigner Albert Walch
obverseFigure female personification of Switzerland
obverseText Helvetia
surface form: HELVETIA
personificationName Helvetia
reverseDesign denomination and wreath of oak and alpine rose
reverseDesigner Karl Schwenzer NERFINISHED
reverseMotto 1 Fr.
shape round
status legal tender
subunitOf Swiss franc
subunitValue 100 rappen = 1 franc
symbol Fr. 1.–
thickness 1.55 mm
usedAlongside Swiss National Bank
surface form: Swiss banknotes

other Swiss franc coins
usedFor everyday cash transactions
value 1 Swiss franc

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Helvetia appearsOn Swiss 1-franc coin