The 1932 Switzerland 5 Francs coin features an intricately detailed bust of a curly-haired herdsman, often mistaken for William Tell, on the obverse and the iconic Swiss coat of arms adorned with edelweiss and alpenrose on the reverse. Made of .835 silver with a diameter of 31.45mm, this captivating piece is a must-have for collectors and investors seeking to enhance their numismatic portfolios with historical Swiss currency.
- Issuer: Switzerland (1848-date)
- Year: 1932
- Face Value: 5 Francs
- Composition: Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
- Size: 31.45mm diameter
- Obverse: Bust of curly-haired herdsman, facing right, wearing hooded shirt, often mistakenly identified as William Tell.
- Reverse: Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) branch with four flowers to the left. Rusty-leaved alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) branch with flowers in right field.
- Catalogue Reference: HMZ 2# 1200, Divo/Tob19# 301, KM# 40, Schön# 36, Y# 36
- Numista N#: 194