Swissmint

20 Francs (Circus Knie) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th anniversary of Circus Knie

Switzerland

Context

Year: 2019

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 16.70 g

Thickness: 2.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #175

Numista: #158693

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $47.24

Inflation-adjusted value: 21.46 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Swiss cross encircled by text.

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2019

20

FR

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation 2019

20

Francs

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Latin

Designer: Roland Hirter

Reverse

Description:

A right-facing clown in a spotlight, wearing a white hat and ruff, balances stacked "KNIE" letters on his left knee. A five-pointed star is behind him, surrounded by 14 stars.

Inscription:

KNIE

MASCHERINI

1919 - 2019

Script: Latin

Designer: Remo Mascherini

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Legend:

★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★ |

Translation:

The Lord will provide.

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2019	B	5,000	Proof

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