2 Francs

Features

Country	Switzerland
Period	Federal State (1848-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1874-1967
Value	2 Francs / Franken / Franchi (2 CHF)
Currency	Franc (1850-date)
Composition	Silver (.835)
Weight	10 g
Diameter	27.4 mm
Thickness	2.09 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	04-01-1971
References	KM# 21, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Schön# 29 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461840. Helmut Kahnt, Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 (17. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461185. Gerhard Schön, Sebastian Krämer; 2017. Weltmünzkatalog 21. Jahrhundert: 2001-2016 (3. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461383.

Obverse

Standing figure of Helvetia (personification of Switzerland), facing left, wearing a toga, holding a spear in right hand, and leaning on a shield with the coat of arms of Switzerland. 22 stars around.

Lettering:
HELVETIA
A. BOVY INCT.

Reverse

Value and date in the centre field, within a wreath formed of two branches: pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) on the left and alpine rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) on the right, both tied in a ribbon at 6 o'clock. Mint mark below.

Lettering:
2 Fr.
1936
B

Edge

Reeded

Mint

B	Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

Manage my collection

To manage your collection, please log in.

I wish to get it
I don't wish to get it

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1874 B	1,000,000			18.03				5%
1874 B								0.13%	Specimen
1875 B	982,000	9.02	9.62	21.64				5%
1875 B								0.10%	Specimen
1878 B	1,500,000	7.33	9.26	9.34				7%
1878 B								0.13%	Specimen
1879 B	518,000	21.39						4%
1879 B								0.13%	Specimen
1886 B	1,000,000	6.01	10.49	10.59				8%
1886 B								0.10%	Specimen
1894 A	700,000		9.62					6%
1894 A								0.13%	Specimen
1896 B								0.4%
1896 B	20							0.13%	Specimen
1901 B	50,000							1.1%
1901 B								0.10%	Specimen
1903 B	300,000		8.41	10.82				5%
1903 B								0.17%	Specimen
1904 B	200,000							4%
1904 B								0.10%	Specimen
1905 B	300,000			9.87				4%
1905 B								0.13%	Specimen
1906 B	400,000		8.78	9.93				6%
1906 B								0.10%	Specimen
1907 B	300,000		7.35	13.22				5%
1907 B								0.13%	Specimen
1908 B	200,000			12.02				3%
1908 B								0.17%	Specimen
1909 B	300,000		4.81	14.43				4%
1909 B								0.13%	Specimen
1910 B	250,000		8.02	14.43				4%
1910 B								0.10%	Specimen
1911 B	400,000			13.87				5%
1911 B								0.13%	Specimen
1912 B								0.3%	Specimen
1912 B	400,000		7.21	16.26				5%	with a B
1913 B	300,000		12.89	9.95				4%
1913 B								0.13%	Specimen
1914 B	1,000,000		8.56	7.83				9%
1914 B								0.13%	Specimen
1916 B	250,000			11.10				4%
1916 B								0.10%	Specimen
1920 B	2,300,000		6.68	9.87	6.61			14%
1920 B								0.3%	Specimen
1921 B	2,000,000		7.21	11.71	12.02			13%
1921 B								0.10%	Specimen
1922 B	4,000,000			14.43				5%
1922 B								0.10%	Specimen
1928 B	750,000			13.02				7%
1928 B								0.17%	Specimen
1931 B	500,000			14.08				5%
1931 B								0.10%	Specimen
1932 B	250,000			13.22				4%
1932 B								0.10%	Specimen
1936 B	250,000			10.43				4%
1936 B								0.17%	Specimen
1937 B	250,000			6.61				3%
1937 B								0.13%	Specimen
1939 B	1,455,000			7.99	10.22			10%
1939 B								0.17%	Specimen
1940 B	2,503,000		6.35	7.96	7.21			14%
1940 B								0.13%	Specimen
1941 B	1,192,000			7.35	8.57			9%
1941 B								0.17%	Specimen
1943 B	2,089,000		6.89	8.70				12%
1943 B								0.13%	Specimen
1944 B	6,276,000		4.81	6.84	8.64	10.88		27%
1944 B								0.3%	Specimen
1945 B	1,134,000			10.82	11.70			8%
1945 B								0.17%	Specimen
1946 B	1,629,000		7.13	8.70	9.50			10%
1946 B								0.17%	Specimen
1947 B	500,000			10.82	6.66			5%
1947 B								0.13%	Specimen
1948 B	920,000			6.49				8%
1948 B								0.13%	Specimen
1953 B	438,000			6.01	13.22			4%
1953 B								0.10%	Specimen
1955 B	1,032,000			11.42	9.22			6%
1955 B								0.2%	Specimen
1957 B	2,298,000			6.49	10.88	8.70		10%
1957 B								0.17%	Specimen
1958 B	650,000			8.41	8.91		9.44	10%
1958 B								0.2%	Specimen
1959 B	2,905,000			8.84	8.68			6%
1959 B								0.13%	Specimen
1960 B	1,980,000			6.47	7.21			8%
1960 B								0.13%	Specimen
1961 B	4,653,000			6.84	6.68		12.02	13%
1961 B								0.13%	Specimen
1963 B	8,030,000		4.81	6.01	6.55	9.62	9.71	17%
1963 B								0.17%	Specimen
1964 B	4,558,000			5.41	8.41	10.88	12.02	11%
1964 B								0.2%	Specimen
1965 B	8,526,000			7.16	8.40	8.63	9.87	13%
1965 B								0.3%	Specimen
1967 B	4,132,000				8.90		11.36	8%
1967 B								0.6%	Specimen

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as a measure, but they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: Max21000, emilu2, Jeremi, llycke, chopin, manach, susannita, Coins2see, desadeleer, fas077, akadotour, pyros09100, isamar, Romambur, soyouz, SanglierFSE, art999art, zoelles, scorpion36, kugla, tonidefrancia, glykan, Suguce, smy77, Patouche67, link14, yvon, gonparper, Pepgrafic, Manu, geo-coins, Frudde, Arnhemcoin, metalgeo …

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 6 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: 7.00 USD Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 839 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

» Buy coins from Switzerland

Contribute to the catalog

Modify or add data on this page
Match past online sales
Register a past auction sale

Facebook Twitter