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20 Francs (Swiss railways) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th anniversary of Swiss railways

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 234,000

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: #78

Numista: #25828

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $47.46

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.88 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Train wheel on track.

Inscription:

FR 20

HELVETIA

1997

B

Translation:

Switzerland
1997
B

Script: Latin

Languages: German, Italian, Latin, Romansh, English, French

Designer: Georg Staehelin

Reverse

Description:

Train piston and wheel on rail.

Inscription:

1847

STAEHELIN

Script: Latin

Designer: Georg Staehelin

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
1997	B	215,000
1997	B	19,000	Proof

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