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Jill New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 05/21/2008 6:46 pm I have a copper colored 1 franc. Cross on one side. Wheat sprig on the other. What do I have? Edited by Sap 05/30/2008 05:43 am Report this Post to the Staff

Peter THOMAS Pillar of the Community Australia 2830 Posts	Posted 05/21/2008 7:26 pm G'day, "Helvetia" is what the locals call Switzerland. The cross is a representation of their flag. Peter in Oz Report this Post to the Staff
Jill New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 05/21/2008 7:28 pm is it worth anything? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/21/2008 9:09 pm It depends on the condition and the date. Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 05/21/2008 9:31 pm If it's copper, it's probably 1 Rappen, a once common coin no longer in use. 1 Frank coins were silver during that period. KM # 46, minted in Bern, 10.5M mintage, XF $0.35 Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16837 Posts	Posted 05/21/2008 9:35 pm It took me a while to realise what you have there. It's actually a 1 rappen (the local equivalent of a cent), not a 1 franc. The franc of 1948 is larger, made of silver and with a completely different design. 1948 was the first year of issue for this new design 1 rappen. Worth a few dollars in Unc, but only a few cents if it's circulated. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
Jill New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 05/22/2008 12:40 am useless thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Double Mint Pillar of the Community United States 810 Posts	Posted 05/22/2008 12:59 am I dont think that is useless I think its still a good find. Coins shouldnt be about value but about the designs and so and forth. I have one of them coins from 1954. I dont care if its only worth penny I still like it. Unfortunately I have no valuable coins. But still congrats on your find though. Edited by Double Mint 05/22/2008 01:46 am Report this Post to the Staff
Jill New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 05/22/2008 1:04 pm 1913-V If you would like I can send it to you. Sounds like you would appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
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