20 Francs (Battle of Dornach) 1999 front 20 Francs (Battle of Dornach) 1999 back
20 Francs (Battle of Dornach) 1999 photo
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20 Francs Battle of Dornach

1999 year
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) 20.00 g 32.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
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
References
Numista
N#26285
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Sword pointing left, splitting two half eagles facing left. Ten Swiss crosses inside squares around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DORNACH
1499 1999
FE 99

Designer: Franz Eggenschwiler

Edge

Embossed lettering.

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

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Battle of Dornach) 1999 coin from Switzerland is that it commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Dornach, which took place on August 22, 1499, during the Swabian War. The battle was a decisive victory for the Swiss Confederation, and it marked a significant turning point in the war. The coin's design features a depiction of the battle on one side and the Swiss coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 B 11000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Battle of Dornach) 1999 coin.