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Switzerland 5 Swiss Francs Silver Coin 1954
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Switzerland 5 Swiss Francs Silver Coin 1954
| Issuer | Switzerland  |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1931-1969 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 31.45 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1971 |
| Number | N# 194 |
| References | HMZ 2# 1200, Divo/Tob19# 301, KM# 40, Schön# 36, Y# 36 |
Obverse
Bust of curly-haired herdsman, facing right, wearing hooded shirt, often mistakenly identified as William Tell.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA
P , BVRKHARD , INCᵀ,
Translation:
Confederatio Helvetica. Paul Burkhard incidit.
Swiss Confederation. Engraved by Paul Burkhard.
Engraver: Paul Burkhard
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) branch with four flowers to the left. Rusty-leaved alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) branch with flowers in right field.
