20 Francs (Brienz-Rothorn Railway; trial) 2009 front 20 Francs (Brienz-Rothorn Railway; trial) 2009 back
20 Francs (Brienz-Rothorn Railway; trial) 2009 photo
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20 Francs Brienz-Rothorn Railway; trial

2009 year
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) 20.00 g 32.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
2009
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
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#199054
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Train engine pushing freight carriage right on railway. Steam above. Seven Koch’s Gentiana (Gentiana acaulis) flowers below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRIENZ ROTHORN BAHN
BRB
7
B . ZEHNDER

Designer: Benno K. Zehnder

Edge

Embossed lettering.

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

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Brienz-Rothorn Railway; trial) 2009 from Switzerland is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Brienz-Rothorn Railway, which is a scenic mountain railway line in Switzerland that runs from Brienz to the Rothorn summit. The coin's design features an image of a steam locomotive and a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, highlighting the beauty and historical significance of the railway line.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 B 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Brienz-Rothorn Railway; trial) 2009 coin.