Currency Today : Switzerland 06 b

This is the last post on the Swiss coins in circulation.

Last time I presented some old 5 franc coins, but in what follows, is the current design:

5 Francs C (coin alignment ↑↓)

5 Swiss Frank design 1922

For the first time we see a herdsman with a hoodie. Often is thought that this is Willhem Tell, the famous hero who shot an apple from the head of his son - but it's not.
On the reverse side, the Swiss coat of arms, now with 5 FR on top of it, and the date and mint mark below it. The seal is surrounded by a wreaht, consisting of Edelweiss on one side, and Gentian on the other side.
Edelweiss is also a national flower of Switzerland (and Austria).

Edelweiss

The famous song 'Edelweiss' from the movie and musical 'The Sound of Music' is often thought to be an old Swiss or Austrian song. Nothing is less true, as it was composed by Rogers and Hammerstein in 1965.

Due to Covid-19 - the hills are closed

This coin was only issued in 1922 and 1923 and contained 90% silver.

5 Francs D (coin alignment ↑↓)

In 1931, the coin became smaller 31.45 mm diameter in stead of 37 mm - and lighter, 15 g in stead of 25 g - but still 90% silver
Two other modifications were made to the coin:

5 Swiss Frank design 1931

The coat of arms is made smaller compared to the previous version.
Where the old version had 5 Fr. on the coin, the new design has 5 FR.
These coins were made till 1969 and were taken out of cirulation in 1971.

5 Francs E (medal alignment ↑↑)

From 1969 on the coins are cupronickel and the design remained the same.

The inscription on the edge of the coin was incused between 1985 and 1993, the other coins have the text embossed. In 2004 all coins from 1985 to 1993 were demonitized and taken out of circulation.

text on the edge is embossed

to be continued ...