Features:
- Issuer Switzerland
- Period Federal State (1848-date)
- Type Standard circulation coin
- Years 1968-2022
- Value 1/2 Franc
- 0.5 CHF = ZAR 8.09
- Currency Franc (1850-date)
- Composition Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Weight 2.20 g
- Diameter 18.20 mm
- Thickness 1.25 mm
- Shape Round
- Technique Milled
Obverse
Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation. In 1983, a 23rd star was added for the Canton of Jura, which was founded in 1979.
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
What's in the box
1 x Coin
