Swiss cantons - Reichenau-Tamins Coins
The monetary history of Switzerland is fascinating and reflects the political and economic evolution of the country. From its origins as a confederation of cantons to the present day, the Swiss monetary system has undergone significant changes that have left an important mark on numismatics.
The monetary system of the Swiss cantons
Prior to monetary unification, each Swiss canton issued its own currency. This decentralized system gave rise to a wide variety of coins and banknotes, creating a rich numismatic heritage. Among the most notable coins were the Bernese franc and the Zurich guilder. Monetary diversity, although picturesque, hindered interregional trade and the economic integration of the country.
Monetary unification and the Swiss franc
In 1850, Switzerland adopted the Swiss franc as its national currency, marking a milestone in its monetary history. This unification simplified transactions and strengthened the country's economy. Since then, the Swiss franc has become one of the most stable currencies in the world, earning a reputation as a "safe haven currency". The designs of Swiss coins and banknotes have evolved over time, reflecting the country's culture and values, and are prized by collectors around the world.
If you are a passionate collector, this catalog offers the possibility to create your own personal collection from this list. You can add your coins and generate a free PDF catalog from a complete database and our management tools. In addition, once registered, you will have the opportunity to exchange coins with other collectors around the world easily and free of charge.
Swiss cantons is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Switzerland coins.
Ancient coins of Swiss cantons
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Swiss cantons.
Aargau Appenzell Basel Bern Beromuenster Chur Disentis Einsiedeln Fischingen Freiburg Geneva Glarus Graubunden Haldenstein Laufenburg Lausanne Luzern Muri Neuchatel Reichenau-Tamins Rheinau Saint Gallen Schaffhausen Schwyz Sitten Solothurn Thurgau Ticino Unterwalden Uri Vaud Zoefingen Zug ZurichThe most valuable coins
The most valuable Swiss cantons - Reichenau-Tamins coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
Other resources to find coins and banknotes of Swiss cantons
Can't find what you are looking for? Take a look at our coin finder and speed up your searches within the collections of all collectors, or if you prefer you can search directly in the list of coin collectors and access their profile to see their collections.