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20 Francs (Jeremias Gotthelf) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th anniversary of the birth of Jeremias Gotthelf

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 180,000

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: #79

Numista: #25829

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $48.44

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.88 CHF

Obverse

Inscription:

CONFOE

DERATIO

HELVET

ICA

1997 20 Fr.

B

Translation:

Confederation of the Swiss

1997 20 Fr.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Designer: Samuel Buri

Reverse

Description:

Jeremias Gotthelf was the pseudonym of Bernese writer Albert Bitzius.

Inscription:

1797-1854

JEREMIAS GOTTHELF

BvRi

Script: Latin

Designer: Samuel Buri

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	160,000
1997	B	20,000	Proof

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20 Francs

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