5 Francs 'Landitaler' Zurich Exposition

Issuer Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1939
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Francs (5 CHF)
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight 19.5 g
Diameter 33.6 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 30 November 1939
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1223, Divo/Tob19#–, KM#43
Obverse description Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Legend in four lines below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SCHWEIZERISCHE LANDESAUSSTELLUNG ZÜRICH 1939 5 FR . EINLÖSBAR BIS 30 . NOV . 1939
(Translation: Swiss Exhibition Convertible until 30 November 1939)
Reverse description Two figures with horse and plough, facing left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ARBEIT GEMEINSCHAFT F . FISCHER HF
(Translation: Work Community)
Edge
Mint HF
Huguenin, Le Locle, Switzerland(1868-2022)
Mintage 1939 HF - HMZ# 2-1223c - 60 000
1939 HF - HMZ# 2-1223d (Matte) - 250
1939 HF - HMZ# 2-1223e (Specimen; 15.0 g) -
Numisquare ID 3002590180
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