Glarus Frank is a Swiss coin that was used as legal tender throughout the canton of Glarus until the adoption of the Swiss franc. Synonyms for "Glarus Frank" include "Glarus batzen," "Glarus silver batzen," and "Glarus groschen." The Glarus Frank was first introduced in the late 17th century and its name comes from the canton of Glarus where it was originally minted. It was typically worth 1/20th of a Swiss franc, but its value fluctuated over time. While the Glarus Frank is no longer in use, it remains an important part of Glarus's history and heritage.