Anyone know foreign coins? Are these guys silver?

[Gimmie The Loot]

I recently aquired a small box of foreign coins. I have picked out what I think are the silvers but its hard to find out for sure and what % silver might be in them. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!
Here is the listing of what is in the second picture:
1947 Swiss 2 Fr.
1956 Swiss 1 Fr.
1934 Swiss 1/2 Fr.
1950 Swiss 1/2 Fr.

1946 Portuguesa 1 Escudo
1948 Portuguesa 5 Escudo
1943 Portuguesa 2.50 Escudo

1953 Confederatio Helvetica 20
1909 Confederatio Helvetica 10
1954 Confederatio Helvetica 5

1936 British 1 Flourin
1941 British 3 Pence

 

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[Tuberale]

I can only speak to the Swiss coins, as I own examples of them. They are mostly silver, but I've forgotten how much. You should be able to type in the obverse and denomination, and find out exact composition online.

 

[mtntrekr2]

1946 Portuguesa 1 Escudo copper-nickel
1943 Portuguesa 2.50 Escudo 65% silver
1948 Portuguesa 5 Escudo 65% silver

1947 Swiss 2 Fr. 83.5% silver
1956 Swiss 1 Fr. 83.5% silver
1934 Swiss 1/2 Fr. 83.5% silver
1950 Swiss 1/2 Fr. 83.5% silver

1936 British 1 Flourin 50% silver
1941 British 3 Pence 50% silver

1953 Confederatio Helvetica 20 copper-nickel
1909 Confederatio Helvetica 10 copper-nickel
1954 Confederatio Helvetica 5 copper-nickel


joe

 

[Gimmie The Loot]

Thanks Joe! That is exactly what I needed help with.

 

[diggummup]

I've added the actual silver weight for each coin in ounces (or portions of ounces I should say)

1943 Portuguesa 2.50 Escudo 65% silver- 0.0731
1948 Portuguesa 5 Escudo 65% silver- 0.1463

1947 Swiss 2 Fr. 83.5% silver- 0.2684
1956 Swiss 1 Fr. 83.5% silver- 0.1342
1934 Swiss 1/2 Fr. 83.5% silver- 0.0671
1950 Swiss 1/2 Fr. 83.5% silver- 0.0671

1936 British 1 Flourin 50% silver- 0.1818
1941 British 3 Pence 50% silver- 0.0076

 

[Gimmie The Loot]

Thanks diggum up!

 

[mclaren779]

Usually a quick check by weight and if it's near pure hold between thumb and another fingernails and tap.

It makes a distinct tone.Try it with a Morgan dollar or american eagle.