Münzkabinett Berlin CC0

20 Francs – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation

Context

Year: 1991

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

(since 1848)

Currency:

(since 1850)

Total mintage: 2,540,000

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

References

KM: #70

Numista: #15599

Value

Exchange value: 20 CHF = $26.03

Bullion value: $45.85

Inflation-adjusted value: 28.12 CHF

Obverse

Inscription:

20 FR

CONFOEDERATIO

HELVETICA

1991

B

E . Hiestand

Translation:

20 FR
SWISS CONFEDERATION
1991
B
E . HIESTAND

Script: Latin

Languages: French, German, Latin, Italian, Romansh

Designer: Ernst Hiestand

Reverse

Inscription:

1991

1291

Script: Latin

Designer: Ernst Hiestand

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Legend:

CONFOEDERATIO | HELVETICA ✤✤ | 1291 – 1991 ✤✤

Translation:

Swiss Confederation; 1291 – 1991

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1991	B	2,440,000
1991	B	100,000	Proof

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