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20 Francs Abbey of Saint Gall
2002 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 20.00 g | 32.80 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 20 Francs 20 CHF = USD 23 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 20.00 g |
| Diameter | 32.80 mm |
| Thickness | 2.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#26813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Perspective view of the Abbey of Saint Gall.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLOSTER ST. GALLEN
H . P . v . Ah
Designer: Hans-Peter von Ah
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
The Abbey of Saint Gall was a Catholic abbey between 747-1805 in the city of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The Carolingian-era monastery was an independent principality between 9th-13th centuries, and was for many centuries one of the chief Benedictine abbeys in Europe. It was founded by Saint Othmar on the spot where Saint Gall had erected his hermitage. The library of the Abbey is one of the oldest monastic libraries in the world. The city of St. Gallen originated as an adjoining settlement of the abbey. Following the secularization of the abbey around 1800, the former Abbey church became a Cathedral in 1848. Since 1983 the abbey precinct has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Abbey of Saint Gall) 2002 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Abbey of Saint Gall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important monasteries in Europe. The abbey was founded in the 7th century and has a rich history of art, architecture, and learning. The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of a manuscript, symbolizing the abbey's rich literary and intellectual tradition. The coin's design serves as a testament to Switzerland's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage and sharing it with the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 B | 6500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Abbey of Saint Gall) 2002 coin.
