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1 Rappen Wreath; zinc
| Zinc | 1.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1946 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (0.01 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Wreath with two laurel branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
B
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Designer: Alexander Hutter
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rappen (Wreath; zinc) coin from Switzerland is that it was produced during World War II, specifically between 1942 and 1946. Due to the war, the Swiss government decided to replace the traditional cupro-nickel coins with zinc coins to save on metal resources. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.2 grams, was designed to have a smaller diameter than the previous cupro-nickel coins to distinguish it from the older coins still in circulation. This change in composition and size helped to conserve valuable metal resources during a time of war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 B | 17969000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 B | 8647000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 B | 11825000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 B | 2800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 B | 12063000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rappen (Wreath; zinc) 1942-1946 coin.
