Switzerland

modern coins

Canton of Schwyz, 2 Rappen, 1843

1843

Copper coin. Obverse: coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within a wreath of leaves, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1395A; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalworking); mea…

modern coins

Canton of Vaud, franc, 1845

1843

Silver coin. Obverse: coat of arms between two branches, surmounted by a tendril. In the exergue, year with indication: 10 aout. Reverse: standing man wearing a hat with a plume. In his left hand a halberd and holding a shield with his right hand. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1…

stamps

Basel Dove, 1845

1845

The Basel Dove, known locally in German as the Basler Taube or Basler Dybli, is a cantonal postage stamp released by the Swiss canton of Basel on 1 July 1845. Bearing a denomination of two and a half rappen, it represents the only postage stamp ever issued by the canton. At the time of its release, uniform postal ra…

modern coins

Rappen from the Canton of Schwyz, 1846

1846

Copper coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms within two branches. Reverse: within baroque decoration, value indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1397; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique striking (metalwork…

modern coins

Canton of Geneva, 25 centimes, 1847

1847

Silver coin. Obverse: decorated coat of arms of Geneva. Above it, within a radiant sun, the letters I, H and S. Reverse: denomination indication in two lines, below which is the year. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1462; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); tec…

banknotes

Banknote Fr 1000, historical, 1957

Banknote Fr 1000, historical, 1957 is held by Heimatmuseum Reinach. Museum description: Banknote Fr 1000, issue 1957, "Der Tod". The museum record gives material recorded as paper. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Banknote Fr 1000, historisch, 1957. Material: Papier.

banknotes

Banknote Fr 50, historical, 1976

Banknote Fr 50, historical, 1976 is held by Heimatmuseum Reinach. Museum description: Banknote Fr 50, issue 1976 and 79, "Konrad Gessner" by E. and U. Hiestand. The museum record gives material recorded as paper. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Banknote Fr 50, historisch, 1976. Material: Papier.

banknotes

Banknote Fr 500, historical, 1976

Banknote Fr 500, historical, 1976 is held by Heimatmuseum Reinach. Museum description: Banknote Fr 500, issue 1976 and 79, "Albrecht von Haller" by E. and U. Hiestand. The museum record gives material recorded as paper. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Banknote Fr 500, historisch, 1976. Material: P…

banknotes

Banknote Fr. 100, historical, 1957

Banknote Fr. 100, historical, 1957 is held by Heimatmuseum Reinach. Museum description: Banknote Fr 100, 1957 issue, "Saint Martin". The museum record gives material recorded as Paper. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Banknote Fr 100, historisch, 1957. Material: Papier.

banknotes

Banknote Fr. 100, reserve note 1942

Banknote Fr. 100, reserve note 1942 is held by Heimatmuseum Reinach. Museum description: Banknote Fr. 100, "Haslitalerin" [Woman from Haslital], printed, but not issued. The museum record gives material recorded as Paper. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Banknote Fr. 100, Reservenote 1942. Material…

banknotes

Banknote Fr. 200, 1997

Banknote Fr. 200, 1997 is held by Heimatmuseum Reinach. Museum description: Banknote Fr 200, 1997 issue, "Charles Ferdinand Ramuz" by Jörg Zintzmeyer. The museum record gives material recorded as Paper. Museum record — Material: Papier. These details come from the Heimatmuseum Reinach's own record of this object;…

modern coins

2 centimes from Switzerland, 1850

1850

Bronze coin. Obverse: the coat of arms of Switzerland, above which a cap of liberty against a background of laurel and oak branches. Date at the bottom. Reverse: within two tied branches denomination in one line. At the bottom letter A [=Paris]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1…

modern coins

Switzerland, 5 Francs, 1850

1850

Silver coin. Obverse: Helvetia seated with the coat of arms of Switzerland against a background of mountains. Reverse: within two tied branches, value indication in one line: 5 Fr., below which the year. At the bottom, letter A [=Paris]. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-1481A; i…

modern coins

5 francs from Switzerland, Freischiessen Bern, 1857

1857

Silver commemorative coin. Obverse: coat of arms of Switzerland surrounded by rays within two tied branches. Two rifles crossed over it. Value indication: 5 franken and date in legend. Reverse: standing marksman with rifle and sword in medieval attire. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG…

stamps

Helvetia — New Design — Value in Corners — White Paper issue, Switzerland, 1862

1862

The Helvetia — New Design — Value in Corners — White Paper issue is a set of postage stamps released in Switzerland on 1 October 1862. The StampWorld catalogue lists 10 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 19–19‑27). Values and colours recorded for the issue: 2(C) grey; 3(C) greyish black; 5(C) brownish; 10(C) b…

modern coins

Switzerland, 2 centimes, 1870

1870

Bronze coin. Obverse: the coat of arms of Switzerland, surmounted by a cap of liberty against a background of laurel and oak branches. Year at the bottom. Reverse: within two tied branches, denomination indication in one line. At the bottom, letter B [= Bern]. Plain edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this objec…

modern coins

Swiss 20 Francs Vreneli

1897–1949

The Swiss 20 francs Vreneli, formally known as the Helvetia Head, is a gold coin issued by Switzerland. Struck at the Swiss Mint in Bern with die engraving executed at the Paris mint, the 20 francs piece belongs to a series that also included 10 and 100 franc denominations. Produced to the standards of the Latin Mon…

banknotes

100 Francs, Swiss National Bank, Switzerland, 1910–1920 (Pick 6)

1910-1920

This 100 Francs note was issued in Switzerland by the Swiss National Bank, with dates recorded from 1910–1920. It belongs to the Franc (1850-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal State (1848-date). It measures 180 × 115 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog…

banknotes

20 Francs, Swiss National Bank, Switzerland, 1954–1976 (Pick 46)

1954-1976

This 20 Francs note was issued in Switzerland by the Swiss National Bank, with dates recorded from 1954–1976. It belongs to the Franc (1850-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal State (1848-date). It measures 155 × 85 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog o…

wristwatches

Omega Speedmaster — Chronograph Wristwatch

1957 onwards

The Omega Speedmaster is a family of chronograph wristwatches produced by the Swiss watchmaker Omega SA. Introduced in 1957 as a sports and racing timer, the model expanded upon Omega's earlier twentieth-century chronographs, complementing the company's role as official timekeeper for the Olympic Games. While the br…

banknotes

20 Francs, Swiss National Bank, Switzerland, 1978–1992 (Pick 54)

1978-1992

This 20 Francs note was issued in Switzerland by the Swiss National Bank, with dates recorded from 1978–1992. It belongs to the Franc (1850-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal State (1848-date). It measures 148 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog o…

banknotes

1000 Francs, Swiss National Bank, Switzerland, 1996–2012 (Pick 74)

1996-2012

This 1000 Francs note was issued in Switzerland by the Swiss National Bank, with dates recorded from 1996–2012. It belongs to the Franc (1850-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal State (1848-date). It measures 181 × 74 mm and is printed on paper (cotton lint). The St…