2016 Switzerland Copper-Nickel 2016 Switzerland Copper-Nickel Course set PP PP

Individual Coin Designs: Each coin within the set features its classic, long-standing Swiss design, which has remained largely unchanged for decades:

5 Rappen: Features the head of the national hero, Helvetia, with her hair in a braid, facing right.

10 Rappen: Similar to the 5 Rappen, with a larger head of Helvetia.

20 Rappen: Features a stylized standing Helvetia, facing left.

1/2, 1, 2 Swiss Francs: Features the seated Helvetia, a female allegorical figure representing Switzerland, surrounded by 22 stars (representing the cantons).

5 Swiss Francs: Features a shepherd with a staff, representing the rural and traditional aspects of Switzerland, on one side, and the Swiss coat of arms on the other.

Reverse Sides: All coins typically include the denomination, the year of issue (2016), and "CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA" (Latin for "Swiss Confederation").

Edges: Varies by denomination (e.g., 5 Rappen smooth, 1/2, 1, 2 Francs reeded).

Packaging and Presentation:

Proof sets are always presented in premium collector packaging. For Swissmint, this usually means a high-quality display case or folder (often made of plastic or cardboard with velvet-lined slots for each coin) to protect the coins and showcase their mirror-like finish.

The set would typically come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from Swissmint, detailing the specifications and mintage.

Mintage:

Annual Proof coin sets have significantly lower mintages compared to individual circulating coins or Uncirculated sets. For 2016, the mintage for such a Proof set would be limited, generally in the low thousands, making it a desirable collector's item.

This 2016 Swiss Proof "Course Set" is a beautiful collection for numismatists, offering perfect examples of Switzerland's enduring coin designs in the highest possible quality.