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20 Francs (Conrad Ferdinand Meyer) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th anniversary of the death of Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1998

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 122,500

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: #84

Numista: #27147

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $48.44

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.76 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Three-line inscription.

Inscription:

20 FR

1998

HELVETIA

B

Translation:

20 Swiss Francs
1998
Switzerland

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, French

Designer: Jean Lecoultre

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of poet Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, facing right with glasses.

Inscription:

C . F .

MEYER

1825 - 1898

Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Designer: Jean Lecoultre

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
1998	B	108,000
1998	B	14,500	Proof

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