Who is shown on the 2-franc coin?
Wer ist auf der 2-Franken-Münze zu sehen?
Correct answer: B
- A the smiling Mona Lisadie lächelnde Mona Lisa
- B the allegorical female figure Helvetiadie allegorische Frauenfigur Helvetia
- C a Roman victoreine römische Siegerin
- D an ancient priestesseine antike Priesterin
Why
Helvetia is an invented female figure who stands for the whole of Switzerland. On the 2-franc coin she stands with a spear and a shield.
Common mistakes
- C: a Roman victor
- Helvetia carries a spear like a warrior, but she represents Switzerland, not a Roman victor.
- D: an ancient priestess
- Helvetia looks ancient, but she is not a priestess; she is an image of the country.
Topic
The Swiss flag is red with a white cross in the middle. The arms of the cross are the same length and do not touch the edge. The shape is special: the national flag is square. Only a few countries have a square flag.
Switzerland at a glance
Name, symbols and National Day
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 322 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.