5 Swiss Francs coin (shield)

5 Swiss Francs (Issued 1949)

The 5 francs is the largest circulating coin of the Swiss franc, its familiar “herdsman” design introduced in 1922. This 1949 piece was struck in a silver alloy, before the switch to copper-nickel in 1968, giving it a bright white colour, a heavy, substantial feel and lettered edge protection.

On the obverse appears the bust of an Alpine herdsman in profile, a rugged mountain figure long popularly linked with the legend of William Tell, with the Latin legend “CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA” around the rim and the designer’s signature below the shoulder.

On the reverse, the value “5 FR.” sits above the Swiss shield bearing the white cross, framed by a wreath of Alpine flowers, with the year 1949 and the Bern mint letter B at the foot. The edge carries the raised inscription “DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT” with thirteen stars.

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