Switzerland 1962 10 Rappen (0.10 Franc) Swiss franc KM-21 Circulated World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: Switzerland
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Denomination: 10 Rappen (0.10 Franc) Swiss franc
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Date / Issue: 1962
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Pick / Catalog: KM-21
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Issuing Authority: Swiss Confederation
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Series: Helvetia head type
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Mint: Bern
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Mint Mark: B
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Color: silvery
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Design: Obv shows Helvetia (allegorical head) with legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA and date 1962; Rev shows large 10 within oak wreath, bow and B mintmark.
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Obverse: Laureate head of Helvetia right, CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA around, date 1962 below.
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Reverse: Denomination 10 within an oak wreath tied with a bow; mintmark B below.
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Composition: Copper-nickel
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Diameter: 19.15
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Weight: 3.0
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Condition: Circulated (Fine–Very Fine)
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
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Identification note: KM catalog number and exact edge/composition variant not confirmed from photos; authentication and precise grade not determined. | Swiss Confederation 10 Rappen, date 1962, Helvetia head obverse with legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA and oak‑wreath reverse with large 10 and B mintmark matches the long‑running Helvetia head copper‑nickel type (1879–1981) cataloged as KM-21. The stated diameter (~19.15 mm), weight (~3.0 g), and composition Cu‑Ni align with KM-21. No composition or edge varieties are listed for 1962 in this type, so an exact assignment is appropriate. Unverified: edge not observed directly (expected reeded), authentication and precise grade not determined.