Schwyz frank

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The Frank was the currency of the Swiss canton of Schwyz between 1798 and 1850. It was subdivided into 10 Batzen, each of 10 Rappen (also spelled Rapen) or 20 Angster. It was worth <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />14th the French silver écu or 6.67 g fine silver.

History

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Coins

Copper coins were issued in denominations of 1 Angster and 1 Rappen, with billon coins for 2 Rappen, <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />23 and 2 Batzen, and silver 4 Batzen.

References

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