https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coins_of_the_Swiss_franc#5_francs The modern Swiss franc was introduced in 1850, two years after the formation of Switzerland as a federal state. The federal law establishing the new currency was passed on 7 May 1850. For practical reasons, the Swiss franc was initially created as having parity with the French franc of the day (introduced 1795), with 1 franc equivalent to 5 grams of silver at 90% purity. The official exchange rate with the cantonal concordate currency was seven Batzen to one franc. Original filename: https://deacademic.com/pictures/dewiki/83/Solothurn2.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coins_of_the_Swiss_franc#/media/File:Schweizer_Franken_1850.jpg Context: Sie hielt ihm ein neues Fünferchen hin, das glänzte ihm in die Augen. Google translation: Она протянула новую пятерку, которая блеснула в его глазах.