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5 Francs (Head of Helvetia)
🇨🇭 Switzerland · 5 Francs (Head of Helvetia) · 1850–1989
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Mintmark | B |
| Mintage | 34,000 pattern/specimen mintage unpublished |
| Edge | Lettered |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Karl Schwenzer, Christian Bühler |
| Reference | KM# 34, Schön# 30, Y# 33 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-CHE-1244 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1894 Switzerland 5 Francs (Head of Helvetia) coins were minted?
34,000 were struck (pattern/specimen mintage unpublished).
What is a 1894 Switzerland 5 Francs (Head of Helvetia) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1894 Switzerland 5 Francs (Head of Helvetia)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1894 Switzerland 5 Francs (Head of Helvetia) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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