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20 Francs (Johanna Spyri) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th anniversary of the death of Johanna Spyri

Switzerland

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 95,000

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: #94

Numista: #27148

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $48.44

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.20 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Eight-line handwritten note on reverse.

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

FR 20

2001

B

Translation:

SWISS CONFEDERATION

FR 20

2001

B

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Languages: English, Latin

Designer: Sylvia Goeschke

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Johanna Spyri facing right.

Inscription:

1827 - 1901

JOHANNA SPYRI

SZLVIA GOESHKE

Script: Latin

Designer: Sylvia Goeschke

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
2001	B	80,000
2001	B	15,000	Proof

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