20 Francs Hornussen

2015 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	2015
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
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#73399
Rarity index	70%

Reverse

Hornussen player gaming

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HORNUSSEN
R . HIRTER

Designer: Roland Hirter

Edge

Embossed lettering.

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

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Comment

Hornussen is an indigenous Swiss sport. The sport gets its name from the puck which is known as a "Hornuss" (hornet) or "Nouss". When hit, it can whizz through the air at up to 300 km/h and create a buzzing sound. The earliest reference to Hornuss is found in the records of 1625 of the consistory of Lauperswil, canton Bern, in a complaint about the breaking of the Sabbath. Two men were fined the sum of 20 francs for playing Hornussen on Sunday.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Hornussen) 2015 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a traditional Swiss horn player, while the reverse side features a stylized image of the Swiss Alps, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. The use of silver and copper in the coin's composition adds to its aesthetic appeal and value to collectors.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2015 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 (Hornussen) 2015 coin.