Neuchâtel gulden

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The gulden was the currency of Neuchâtel until 1850. It was subdivided into 21 batz, each of 4 creuzer. It was replaced by the Swiss franc.

Canton of Neuchâtel Canton of Switzerland

The Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel is a French-speaking canton in western Switzerland. In 2007, its population was 169,782, of whom 39,654 were foreigners. The capital is Neuchâtel.

Swiss franc currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein

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In the late 18th century, billon 12 and 1 creuzer and 12 and 1 batz were issued, together with silver 13, 12, 23 and 1 gulden. The 13 and 23 gulden were denominated as 28 and 56 creuzer, whilst the 12 and 1 gulden were denominated as 10 12 and 21 batz. After 1799, only the billon coins were issued, with the last coins struck in 1818.

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References

The Standard Catalog of World Coins is a series of numismatic catalogs, commonly known as the Krause catalogs. They are published by Krause Publications, a division of F+W Media.

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