5 Rappen Libertas; aluminium-bronze
Features
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)  |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1981-2026 |
| Value | 5 Rappen 0.05 CHF = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel) |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 17.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 171 |
| References | HMZ 2# 1212, Divo/Tob19# –, KM# 26c, Schön# 24c, Y# – |
Obverse
Head of Libertas (Roman goddess of liberty) facing right, with braided hair tied with ribbon, and wearing tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA
LIBERTAS
᛭ 2005 ᛭
Unabridged legend: Confoederatio Helvetica
Translation:
Swiss Confederation
Liberty
Designer: Karl Schwenzer
Reverse
Wreath formed of two branches of grape vine bearing three bunches of grapes each and bound with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
B
Designer: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Plain
© stratocaster (CC BY-NC-SA)
Mint
| B | Bern, Switzerland (1225-date) |