Switzerland 1986-B franc

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck since 1983 in copper-nickel, superseding a similar coin with 22 stars on the obverse.

Recorded mintage: 17, 997, 000 plus 10,000 proofs.

Specification: 4.4 g, copper-nickel, 23.2 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-24a.3.

Sources:

• 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.

Link to:

• 1965 franc
• 1986 5 rappen
• 1986 20 rappen
• Switzerland 1986 50 francs Appenzell shooting festival, silver
• Switzerland 1986 1000 francs Fr-509 Appenzell shooting festival, gold
• Switzerland 1986-HF unze Altdorf shooting festival, platinum
• 2011 franc
• Coins and currency dated 1986