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20 Francs Gargantua the giant
1996 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 | 1996 |
| 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#22327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Gargantua, the giant, in a lake. Boat sailing towards him. Cliffs and firtrees around. Cabin to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EMCH
Designer: Peter Emch
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Swiss 20 Francs (Gargantua the giant) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a giant named Gargantua, who is depicted on the coin's obverse (front side) holding a large club and surrounded by a scenic landscape. This design was inspired by a famous character from a 16th-century French novel called "Gargantua and Pantagruel" written by François Rabelais. The coin's reverse (back side) features the Swiss coat of arms and the denomination. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors and special occasions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 B | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Gargantua the giant) 1996 coin.
