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20 Francs Gotthard Base Tunnel
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#83316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
The two northern tunnel entrances in Erstfeld. Train facing left on railways. Mountains in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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F . TRUMPI
GOTTARDO
2016
Designer: Fredy Trümpi
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★ |
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel through the Alps in Switzerland, opened on 1 June 2016 and fully operational since 11 December 2016. With a route length of 57.09 km, it is the world's longest railway and deepest traffic tunnel. It lies at the heart of the Gotthard axis and constitutes the third tunnel connecting the cantons of Uri and Ticino, after the Gotthard Tunnel and the Gotthard Road Tunnel.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Gotthard Base Tunnel) 2016 coin from Switzerland is that it commemorates the opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel, which was the longest rail tunnel in the world at the time of its completion in 2016. The coin's design features an image of the tunnel's northern portal, surrounded by the Swiss Alps. The coin's mintage was limited to 30,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and rail fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 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 (Gotthard Base Tunnel) 2016 coin.
