Vaud franc

40 batz
First side of the image: Civic coat of arms. In exergue date (1812)
Second side of the image: Soldier with pike and shield. In exergue value
AR (29.43 g)

The franc was the currency of the Swiss canton of Vaud between 1798 and 1850. It was subdivided into 10 batz, each of 10 rappes. The usual price unit was the Batz. It was worth 1⁄4th the French silver écu or 6.67 g fine silver.

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