Swiss Passport

Question 322 of 350 · Name, symbols and National Day

Who is shown on the 2-franc coin?

Wer ist auf der 2-Franken-Münze zu sehen?

Correct answer: B

  1. Athe smiling Mona Lisadie lächelnde Mona Lisa
  2. Bthe allegorical female figure Helvetiadie allegorische Frauenfigur Helvetia
  3. Ca Roman victoreine römische Siegerin
  4. Dan 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

Flag, anthem and Helvetia

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

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.