Geneva franc
20 francs | |
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Coat of arms. POST TENEBRAS LUX |
REP• ET CANT/DE GENEVE` 20/FRANCS/1848 |
AV, 7.62 g, 6h |
The franc was the currency of the Swiss canton of Geneva between 1839 and 1850. It was subdivided into 100 centimes.
History[]
The franc replaced the thaler in 1839. It was equal to the French franc. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Swiss franc = 1 Geneva franc.
Coins[]
Billon coins were issued in denominations of 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 25 centimes. Small numbers of coins were struck in silver for 5 and 10 francs and in gold for 10 and 20 francs.
References[]
- Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
External links[]
Categories:
- Modern obsolete currencies
- Currencies of Switzerland
- 1839 establishments in Switzerland
- 1850 disestablishments
- 19th century in Switzerland
- 19th-century economic history
- Canton of Geneva
- 19th century in Geneva
- Currency stubs