Switzerland, 1 Franc, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 1) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This 1889 trade card from the "Coins of All Nations" series, designed by W. Duke, Sons & Co., depicts a caricature of a Swiss woman carrying a large wheel of cheese. The card also features a reproduction of a Swiss 1 Franc coin, showcasing the figure of Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, standing with a spear and shield. The trade card was likely used to promote Duke brand cigarettes, aiming to associate the product with Swiss quality and tradition. This card, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a charming example of late 19th-century trade card design and advertising techniques.