20 Francs (500 years of reformation) 2017 front 20 Francs (500 years of reformation) 2017 back
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20 Francs 500 years of reformation

2017 year
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) 20.00 g 33.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
20 Francs 20 CHF = USD 23
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight
20.00 g
Diameter
33.00 mm
Thickness
2.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#102622
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Bust of Swiss reformer Huldrych Zwingli facing right, wearing hat. To his right, bust of French reformer John Calvin facing left, wearing hat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
500 JAHRE REFORMATION
ANS DE LA REFORME
BEN
R

Translation: 500 years of reformation.

Designer: Ben Pfäffli

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★ |

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Comment

30000 BU, from that 2000 in folder
5000 proof, from that 200 with artist's certificate

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which was a significant event in European history that had a profound impact on religion, culture, and society. The coin's design features a depiction of Martin Luther, a key figure in the Reformation, and the Latin phrase "Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda" (The Church Reformed, Always Reforming), which reflects the spirit of the Reformation and its ongoing impact.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 B 5000 - - - - - -

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