2 Rappen Wreath, zinc

€1.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1942-1946
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Rappen (0.02 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionZinc
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions20.0 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 February 1952
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1213, Divo/Tob19#324, KM#4.2b, Schön#16a, Y#19a
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 1945
(Translation: Switzerland.)
Reverse descriptionWreath formed of two laurel branches tied with a ribbon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 B
EdgePlain.
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1942 B - - 8 954 000
1943 B - - 4 499 000
1944 B - - 8 086 000
1945 B - - 3 640 000
1946 B - - 1 393 000
Catalog ID4398940100
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