Switzerland 2011-B franc

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is an example of a type struck in Bern, Switzerland, starting in 1983. This denomination was struck in copper-nickel starting in 1968, superseding a silver coin of the same design. Despite the numbing monotony of Swiss coinage (some designs have been struck for 150 years without change), collectors pursue this design by date. This specimen was plucked from circulation on a recent trip to Europe.

Recorded mintage: 15,022,000 plus 4,000 proofs.

Specification: 4.4 g, copper-nickel, 23.1 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 24a.3.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1986 franc
• 2008 5 rappen
• 2010 ½ franc
• 2010 500 francs, Aargau shooting festival
• 2011-B 50 francs, A Bell for Ursli
• 2012 500 francs, Graubunden shooting festival
• Coins and currency dated 2011
• return to coins of Switzerland