Schaffhausen Frank
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The Frank was the currency of the
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of Schaffhausen between 1798 and 1850. It was subdivided into 10 ''Batzen'', each of 4 ''Kreuzer''. It was worth th the French silver ''écu'' or 6.67 g fine silver.


History

The Frank was the currency of the Helvetian Republic from 1798, replacing the
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in Schaffhausen. The Helvetian Republic ceased issuing coins in 1803. Schaffhausen issued coins between 1808 and 1809. In 1850, the
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was introduced, with 1 Schaffhausen Frank = 1.4597
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s.


Coins

Billon coins were issued in denominations of 1 Kreuzer, and 1 Batzen.


References

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Modern obsolete currencies Currencies of Switzerland 1800s establishments in Switzerland 1850 disestablishments in Switzerland {{Money-unit-stub