1 Rappen Wreath, zinc

€1.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1942-1946
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Rappen (0.01 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionZinc
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jacques-Jean Barre
In circulation to1 February 1952
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1215, Divo/Tob19#327, KM#3a, Schön#15a, Y#18a
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Oak branch to the right. Laurel branch to the left. Hat with feather above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHELVETIA 1946
(Translation: Switzerland.)
Reverse descriptionWreath with two laurel branches tied with a ribbon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 B
EdgePlain.
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1942 B - - 17 969 000
1943 B - - 8 647 000
1944 B - - 11 825 000
1945 B - - 2 800 000
1946 B - - 12 063 000
Catalog ID6770380330
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