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Gold Coins of Switzerland

Swiss 20 Francs

Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Swiss gold coins.
DenominationDiameterWeightAlloyAGW
20 Francs21.26.4516.9000.1867

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" now have their own page on our website.

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The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
DateDenominationDescriptionGradeMintageAvailablePrice £Price $
188320 FrancsLibertas - Helvetia - Reeded Edgealmost Uncirculated400,000Sold£164$276
188620 FrancsLibertas - HelvetiaEF250,000Yes£164$276
188720 FrancsLibertas - Helvetia 176Sold£$
188920 FrancsLibertas - HelvetiaEF100,000Sold£$
189020 FrancsLibertas - HelvetiaEF125,000Sold£$
189120 FrancsLibertas - Helvetiaalmost Uncirculated400,000Sold£164$276
189220 FrancsLibertas - HelvetiaUncirculated100,000Sold£170$180
189220 FrancsLibertas - HelvetiaEF100,000Sold£164$276
189320 FrancsLibertas - Helvetiaalmost Uncirculated400,000Sold£164$276
189420 FrancsLibertas - HelvetiaEF121,000Sold£$
189520 FrancsLibertas - Helvetiaalmost EF200,000Yes£164$276
189620 FrancsLibertas - Helvetiaalmost Uncirculated400,000Sold£164$276

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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
Obverse of 1886 Swiss 20 Francs

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Reverse of 1886 Swiss 20 Francs
Reverse of 1886 Swiss 20 Francs



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