Switzerland 1/2 franc coins catalog with values

 

1/2 franc 1850-1851

 

Swiss Confederation (since 1848)

Currency - Franc=100 rappen
Type - circulation coins

Composition - Silver 0.900
Diameter - 18.2 mm.
Weight - 2.5 grams
Alignment - Coin (180°)

Years of coinage - 1850, 1851
Mint mark - A (Paris)


Obverse:
Value within wreath
Legend: 1/2 FR. Year

Reverse:
Seated Helvetia
Legend: HELVETIA


Edge: Reeded

Krause catalog number - KM#8

Coin price in "F" - $50-80

 

 

1/2 franc 1875-1967

 

Swiss Confederation (since 1848)

Currency - Franc=100 rappen
Type - circulation coins

Composition - Silver 0.835
Diameter - 18.2 mm.
Weight - 2.5 grams
Alignment - Coin (180°)

Years of coinage - 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1881, 1882, 1894, 1896, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1920, 1921, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967
Mint mark - B (Bern)


Obverse:
Value within wreath
Legend: 1/2 FR. Year

Reverse:
Standing Helvetia with lance and shield within star border within 22 stars border
Legend: HELVETIA


Edge: Reeded

Krause catalog number - KM#23

Coin price in "XF" - $3-5

 

 

1/2 franc 1968-1982

 

Swiss Confederation (since 1848)

Currency - Franc=100 rappen
Type - circulation coins

Composition - copper-nickel
Diameter - 18.2 mm.
Weight - 2.5 grams
Alignment - Coin (180°), 1982 - Medal

Years of coinage - 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Mint mark - B (Bern)


Obverse:
Value within wreath
Legend: 1/2 FR. Year

Reverse:
Standing Helvetia with lance and shield within star border within 22 stars border
Legend: HELVETIA


Edge: Reeded

Krause catalog number - KM#23a.1, 23a.2 (1982)

Coin price in "UNC" - $0.50-1.00

 

 

1/2 franc since 1983 till now

 

Swiss Confederation (since 1848)

Currency - Franc=100 rappen
Type - circulation coins

Composition - copper-nickel
Diameter - 18.2 mm.
Weight - 2.5 grams
Alignment - Coin (180°)

Years of coinage - 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Mint mark - B (Bern)


Obverse:
Value within wreath
Legend: 1/2 FR. Year

Reverse:
Standing Helvetia with lance and shield within star border within 23 stars border
Legend: HELVETIA


Edge: Reeded

Krause catalog number - KM#23a.3

Coin price in "UNC" - $0.80-1.20

 

 

The image of this coins is simply an example of Switzerland 1/2 franc coinage. Coin values are for reference only and can only serve as an approximate estimate for a piece of stated condition and typical year.
A coin of the same type from a rarer year may cost significantly more, but not always. Each specific case requires separate consideration.
Coins 1/2 franc of Switzerland presented on this page is not sold or bought - this is only a catalog.