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20 Francs (Rega) – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th anniversary of Rega (Swiss Air-Rescue)

Switzerland

Context

Year: 2002

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 62,000

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: #100

Numista: #27149

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $47.64

Inflation-adjusted value: 22.97 CHF

Obverse

Description:

Helicopter propeller from above, with concentric circles. Swiss cross left. Text vertical and horizontal.

Inscription:

2002

CONFEDERATIO HELVETICA

20 FR

B

Translation:

Confederation Helvetica
20 Swiss Francs

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Latin, Italian, German, Romansh

Designer: Raphael Schenker

Reverse

Description:

Rega helicopter flying left over mountains, logo below.

Inscription:

1952 2002

rega

R . SCHENKER

Script: Latin

Designer: Raphael Schenker

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	55,000
2002	B	7,000	Proof

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