Switzerland 1982 10 rappen

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck in copper-nickel at the Bern mint since 1879, with a few interruptions during the world wars and a period 1932-41, when the coin was struck in pure nickel. The "B" mintmark was deleted for 1970-85. Prior to confederation in 1850, each Swiss canton issued its own coins.

Recorded mintage: 50,110,000 plus 10,000 proofs.

Specification: 3 g, copper-nickel, 19.15 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 27.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.

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