Thurgau frank

TheFrankwas the currency of theSwisscantonofThurgaubetween 1798 and 1803. It was subdivided into 10Batzen,each of 4Kreuzer.It was worth1⁄4th the Frenchsilverécuor 6.67 g fine silver.

History

Main article:Swiss franc § Before the Helvetic Republic

TheFrankwas the currency of theHelvetian Republicfrom 1798. The Helvetian Republic ceased issuing coins in 1803. Thurgau issued coins between 1808 and 1809. In 1850, theSwiss francwas introduced, with 1 Thurgau Frank = 1.4597Swiss francs.

But the main currency in the Canton of Thurgau between 1803 and 1850 was the South GermanGulden.It was subdivided into 15 Batzen or 60 Kreuzer. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Gulden = 2.12 Swiss francs.

Coins

Billon coins were issued in denominations of1⁄2and 1 Kreuzer,1⁄2and 1 Batzen, together with silver coins for 5 Batzen.

References

• Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991).Standard Catalog of World Coins:1801–1991(18th ed.). Krause Publications.ISBN0873411501.