20 Francs Circus Knie

2019 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	2019
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, Coloured
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#158693
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

Clown facing right under spotlight, wearing white hat and ruff and coloured clothes, balancing stacked "KNIE" letters on left knee. Five-pointed star behind. 14 stars around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KNIE
MASCHERINI
1919 - 2019

Designer: Remo Mascherini

Edge

Embossed lettering.

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

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Comment

The historical roots of the Swiss national circus Knie go back to the beginning of the 19th century when Friedrich Knie joined a group of performers and thereby founded the Knie circus dynasty. However, it was around 100 years ago that the Knie family laid the foundation for an unparalleled success story and its fame today. The decision was made to buy a tent on credit, and the family celebrated its first show in the 3,000-seater big top on the Schützenmatte in Bern. This opening show was an immense success and drew huge crowds. The idea of having a circus tent was the basis for one of the world's best known and most important circus companies.

Since then, Circus Knie has been enthusing young and old with opulently staged programmes in its circus ring. Although the Knies lived through some hard times, for instance when the public stayed away for various reasons, the circus family always found its way out of difficult financial situations thanks to mutual family support, strong will and visionary foresight. Circus Knie reinforced its international reputation with various guest shows abroad and innovative shows, for example with the involvement of the Chinese national circus (1984), the Moscow State Circus (1988), Mummenschanz (1988) and Cirque du Soleil (1992).

The coin was only released in Proof packaging:

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 20 Francs (Circus Knie) 2019 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the famous Swiss circus, Circus Knie, which has been in operation since 1848. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the circus's founder, Friedrich Knie, while the reverse side depicts a scene from one of the circus's performances, including acrobats, animals, and clowns. This coin is a special commemoration of the circus's 175th anniversary and is a must-have for any coin collector or circus enthusiast.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2019 B	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Circus Knie) 2019 coin.