1947 Swiss 20 Franc Gold Coins
The Swiss gold 'Vreneli' (Vrenelli) 20 francs were one of the few gold coins issued anywhere in the world in 1947. They weould make a great 60th birthday gift!.
Specifications
Technical specifications of Swiss 20 francs.
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 Liberty -Helvetia had now got its own page on our website.
Vrenelli
The second type known as "Vreneli" or "Vrenelli" has a female head with plaited hair, a garland of flowers (edelweiss?), with mountains behind, And the inscription HELVETIA above. The reverse has a swiss cross on a more ornate shield superimposed on an oak branch with ribbons. The value 20 FR appears at the sides of the shield, and the date below. This type was issued from 1897 to 1935, then again in 1947 and 1949. The model for the portrait was Francoise Engli.
Prices & Availability
All prices subject to fluctuations.
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Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Available | Price £ | Price $
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1947 | 20 Francs | Vrenelli - Helvetia | Uncirculated | 9,200,000 | Yes | £85 | $170
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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.
1947 Mexican 50 Pesos
One of the other 1947 coins.
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