Swiss 20 Francs
Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Swiss gold coins.
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AGW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 Francs
|
21.2 | 6.4516 | .900 | 0.1867 |
Key
Denomination = Face value
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.
20 Francs Types
There are two different types of Swiss 20 franc coins. The first type with a laureate head of Liberty, wearing a coronet bearing the word "LIBERTAS", with the inscription "CONFEDERATIO HELVETICA". The reverse shows a 5 pointed star above the red cross of Switzerland on a simple shield within a wreath. The inscription at either side of the shield 20 FR, with the date below. The letter B, the mintmark for Bern, appears below the wreath. This type was issued form 1886 to 1896 inclusive.The second type known as "Vreneli" or "Vrenelli"
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Prices & Availability
Sample prices based on gold at £700 per ounce. Please call us for current pricing.The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Available | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1883 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia - Reeded Edge | almost Uncirculated | 400,000 | Sold | £164 | $276 |
| 1886 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | EF | 250,000 | Yes | £164 | $276 |
| 1887 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | 176 | Sold | £ | $ | |
| 1889 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | EF | 100,000 | Sold | £ | $ |
| 1890 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | EF | 125,000 | Sold | £ | $ |
| 1891 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | almost Uncirculated | 400,000 | Sold | £164 | $276 |
| 1892 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | Uncirculated | 100,000 | Sold | £170 | $180 |
| 1892 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | EF | 100,000 | Sold | £164 | $276 |
| 1893 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | almost Uncirculated | 400,000 | Sold | £164 | $276 |
| 1894 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | EF | 121,000 | Sold | £ | $ |
| 1895 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | almost EF | 200,000 | Yes | £164 | $276 |
| 1896 | 20 Francs | Libertas - Helvetia | almost Uncirculated | 400,000 | Sold | £164 | $276 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Swiss Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Switzerland, please look at our original Chard Coins
website.
Obverse of 1886 Swiss 20 Francs
Reverse of 1886 Swiss 20 Francs
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