Switzerland 2010-B 1/2 franc

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formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection
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This type has been struck at the Bern mint since 1983. The design succeeded a silver issue (KM 23) of 1874-1967. The copper nickel issue of 1968-82 had 22 stars on the obverse. This specimen was plucked from circulation on a recent visit to Basel. Prior to confederation in 1850, each Swiss canton issued its own coins.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.20 g, Copper-Nickel, 18.2 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 23a.3.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • 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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