The Frank was the currency of the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen between 1798 and 1850. It was subdivided into 10 Batzen, each of 4 Kreuzer. It was worth th the French silver écu or 6.67 g fine silver. History The Frank was the currency of the Helvetian Republic from 1798, replacing the Thaler in Schaffhausen. The Helvetian Republic ceased issuing coins in 1803. Schaffhausen issued coins between 1808 and 1809. In 1850, the Swiss franc was introduced, with 1 Schaffhausen Frank = 1.4597 Swiss francs. Coins Billon coins were issued in denominations of 1 Kreuzer, and 1 Batzen. References External links Modern obsolete currencies Currencies of Switzerland 1800s establishments in Switzerland 1850 disestablishments in Switzerland