Switzerland copper-nickel 1978 2 Francs Helvetia standing KM# 21a.1 (22 856)

Weight 8.80 g

Diameter 27.40 mm

Thickness 2.15 mm

Obverse: Full-length figure of Helvetia,
standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding spear in right hand, and supporting
shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around,
representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation. In 1983, a 23rd star was
added for the Canton of Jura, which was founded in 1979.



Reverse: Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.