SWITZERLAND.-The monetary system of SWITZERLAND is the same as that of France, its coins bearing also the same names. NOTE. FRANCE.-Belgian, Swiss, Austrian, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Servian gold pieces and Belgian, Swiss and Greek silver coins arc current in France. Five Lire Italian pieces are also current, but not Italian silver of lower values. Copper coins of foreign countries do not circulate in France.

The following coins which are uncurrent in France, and worth only their metal value, are frequently offered tourists in change by cabmen and others. Tourists will do well to examine silver change received and reject such coins, viz.: French silver coins below the value of 5 Fcs. minted prior to 1863, and Spanish, South American and Papal silver coins regardless of denomination.