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Switzerland 2 francs A.G. SIGG

Switzerland · 1950 · 2 francs
TokenUncommonVF · Very fine
€5.00estimate in VF
N74727
RAReference number RARA-NZ9UK
Token

Aluminium play money of the SIGG company (1944-1979)

The coin's story

This small 2 francs coin is not official money but play money, in aluminium, made by the SIGG company of Frauenfeld, Switzerland. Specialising in aluminium processing, SIGG produced these coins for children's games, according to Numista, they accompanied play tea sets produced in 1947. They closely imitate real Swiss coins: Helvetia standing, leaning on the shield with the Swiss cross, and the value within a wreath of oak and gentian. The series was made from 1944 to 1979. The signature AG SIGG appears below Helvetia.

    ObverseHelvetia

    AG SIGG
    Design
    Helvetia standing, dressed in a toga, holding a spear and leaning on a shield with the Swiss cross, surrounded by stars.
    Inscription
    AG SIGG.

    ReverseThe Value

    2 Fr. 1950
    Design
    The value and the date within a wreath formed by an oak branch and a gentian branch tied with a ribbon.
    Denomination
    2 Fr.
    Date
    1950.

    Specifications

    • Denomination2 francs
    • Year1950
    • MintA.G. Sigg, Frauenfeld
    • MaterialAluminium
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter16 mm
    • Thickness1.1 mm
    • Weight0.38 g
    • EdgeThe edge is plain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    2 francs 16 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.1 mm.

    Composition

    Aluminium100 %

    Reference catalogues

    N74727Numista

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    19371950

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