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20 Francs (Swiss Post) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th anniversary of the Swiss Post

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 183,000

Material

Diameter: 32.8 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

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #85

Numista: #22326

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $48.24

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.75 CHF

Obverse

Description:

A stylized figure runs right on a globe, wearing two hats, holding an envelope and blowing a post horn. A crescent moon is left, a sun right, with 16 stars and two garlands behind.

Inscription:

1849 – 1999

Script: Latin

Designer: Claude Sandoz

Reverse

Description:

Four-line inscription encircled by garlands.

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO

HELVETICA

20 FR

1999

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation

20 Francs

1999

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, French

Designer: Claude Sandoz

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
1999	B	171,000
1999	B	12,000	Proof

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