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20 Francs (Battle of Dornach) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th anniversary of the Battle of Dornach

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 96,000

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: #87

Numista: #26285

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $48.52

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.75 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Patterned circle with a patterned Swiss cross.

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO - HELVETICA

20

FR

1999

B

Translation:

Swiss Confederation

20

FR

1999

B

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Latin, Italian, German

Designer: Franz Eggenschwiler

Reverse

Description:

Left-pointing sword between two half-eagles, surrounded by ten Swiss crosses in squares.

Inscription:

DORNACH

1499 1999

FE 99

Script: Latin

Designer: Franz Eggenschwiler

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	85,000
1999	B	11,000	Proof

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