Geneva franc
# Geneva franc

20 francs :

| Coat of arms. POST TENEBRAS LUX | REP• ET CANT/DE GENEVE` 20/FRANCS/1848 |
| - | - |
| AV, 7.62 g, 6h ||

The franc was the currency of the Swiss canton of Geneva between 1839 and 1850. It was subdivided into 100 centimes.

## History

The franc replaced the thaler in 1839. It was equal to the French franc. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Swiss franc = 1 Geneva franc.

## Coins

Billon coins were issued in denominations of 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 25 centimes. Small numbers of coins were struck in silver for 5 and 10 francs and in gold for 10 and 20 francs.

