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20 Francs – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Abbey of Saint Gall

Series: Swiss abbeys

Switzerland

Context

Year: 2002

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 56,500

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: #99

Numista: #26813

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $47.77

Inflation-adjusted value: 22.97 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Saint Gall, nimbed, holds a crosier and offers food to a standing bear.

Inscription:

HELVETIA 2002

S'GALLVS

20 FR

B

Translation:

HELVETIA 2002
ST. GALLUS
20 FRANCS

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, German

Designer: Hans-Peter von Ah

Reverse

Description:

Saint Gall Abbey perspective view.

Inscription:

KLOSTER ST. GALLEN

H . P . v . Ah

Script: Latin

Designer: Hans-Peter von Ah

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
2002	B	50,000
2002	B	6,500	Proof

Series: Swiss abbeys

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