Switzerland. 5 Francs 2000. 150 years of the Swiss Franc

Switzerland. 5 Francs 2000. 150 years of the Swiss Franc



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150th Anniversary of the Swiss Franc

The Swiss Constitutionf 1848 required that the Federal Government would be the only entity allowed to mint coins and print paper money in Switzerland. Before that, each canton was responsible for its own coinage.  On May 7, 1850, the franc was introduced as the monetary unit of Switzerland at par with the French franc 

Specifications

Bi-metal

Quality: Proof

Weight: 15 grams

Diameter: 33 mm

Mintage: 15,000