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20 Francs – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Series: Vreneli series

Switzerland

Context

Years: 1947–1949

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

Federal State

(since 1848)

Currency:

Franc

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 19,200,000

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 6.45 g

Gold weight: 5.81 g

Thickness: 1.25 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #35.2

Numista: #283832

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $25.85

Bullion value: $965.13

Obverse

Description:

Young woman from Oberhasli in left profile, with braided hair and an edelweiss garland, against a mountain backdrop.

Inscription:

HELVETIA

Script: Latin

Designer: Fritz Ulysse Landry

Reverse

Description:

Swiss coat of arms with an oak branch, acorns, and ribbons.

Inscription:

20 FR

1947 B

Script: Latin

Designer: Fritz Ulysse Landry

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Legend:

🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 AD | LEGEM ANNI | MCMXXXI 🟉 |

Translation:

According to the Law of the Year 1931

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1947	B	9,200,000
1949	B	10,000,000

Series: Vreneli series

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