Overview

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The Swiss 5 Rappen carries Karl Schwenzer’s profile of Libertas on the obverse, paired with an oak-leaf wreath around the denomination on the reverse – a design that has run essentially unchanged for well over a century.

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Key Features & Details:

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• Country: Switzerland (Confoederatio Helvetica)

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• Denomination: 5 Rappen

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• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – these are genuine circulation coins that have been in everyday use. Small dents, rim nicks, discolouration and uneven toning are to be expected and are entirely normal for coins of this kind.

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• Obverse (Front): The numeral “5” within a wreath of oak leaves tied with a ribbon at the foot.

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• Reverse (Back): Right-facing profile of Libertas wearing a tiara inscribed “LIBERTAS”, encircled by the legend “CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA”.

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Collector Value:

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One of the longest-running coin designs still in circulation anywhere – an easy and inexpensive way into Swiss coinage.

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Please Note:

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The photographs are a reference image only. The coin supplied will be of the same type, but the year, mint mark, individual surface marks, toning and strike will vary from the images shown. These are circulating coins – small dents, discolouration and general wear should be expected.