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Schwyz gulden

Schwyz gulden

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Main article: Swiss franc § Before the Helvetic Republic

The Gulden was the currency of the Swiss canton of Schwyz until 1798. It was subdivided into 40 Schilling, each of 3 Rappen or 6 Angster. Coins were also issued denominated in Groschen. The French silver écu was equivalent to 21⁄2 Gulden.

The French écu was also equivalent to 4 Franken of the Helvetic Republic, and afterwards to 4 Schwyz franken.

Coins

In the late 18th century, copper coins were issued for 1 Angster and 1 Rappen, together with billon 1 Rappen and 1 Groschen. Silver coins were issued in denominations of 5 and 10 Schilling, 1⁄2 and 1 Gulden.

References

  • Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
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