2 Rappen 1932-1941 [Switzerland]

About the object

Country: Switzerland
Shape: Round
Weight: 3 g
Metal: Bronze
Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
Denomination: 2 Rappen
Currency: Rappen
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 4.2a
Diameter: 20 mm

Reverse

In the central part - the half-franc designation: "1/2 FR", below it - the year of issue: "1981". Along the arc of the left edge of the coin is an oak branch, on the right - alpine meadow grasses. They cross at the bottom and are tied with a bow. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the edges of the rim.

Obverse

In the central part is depicted a woman with a spear and a shield. Below - the country's name in Latin: "HELVETIA" - "SWITZERLAND". To the left and right of her are 22 five-pointed stars, symbolizing the 22 cantons. Below are the initials of the artist, A. Bovy: "A. BOVY INCT.". Decorative raised denticles are placed along the edges of the rim.