Switzerland 5 Franc 1922 to Date

These 5 francs coins from Switzerland were minted in silver at the beginning, but then, in 1968, the same pattern was struck in copper-nickel. The modern copper-nickel coins are worth face value, 5 Swiss francs, or about $5 US dollars. A collector might pay a few US dollars over face to add an uncirculated specimen to his or her collection. The pre-1968 silver coins carry significant value, as shown by the catalog prices below.

1922 to 1928 (36 mm diameter, 0.723 troy ounces silver)
worn: $80 US dollars catalog value
average circulated: $120
well preserved: $250
fully uncirculated (like our picture): $450
coins dated 1924B: $1000 in well preserved condition
coins dated 1928B: $20,000 in well preserved condition

1931 to 1952 (31 mm diameter, 0.403 troy ounces silver)
worn: $8 US dollars catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $20
fully uncirculated (like our picture): $40
coins dated 1952B: $150 in well preserved condition

1953 to 1969 (same size and composition as 1931 to 1952)
worn: $5 US dollars catalog value
average circulated: $8
well preserved: $14
fully uncirculated (like our picture): $20

Please refer to our Important Terminology page to understand the catalog values quoted above.
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