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20 Francs Jungfrau Railway
2012 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 | 2012 |
| 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#29199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
First Jungfrau train advancing left. Modern train advancing left on rails below. Perspective of the Sphinx Observatory and mountains in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1912 - 2012
B . ZEHNDER
JUNGFRAUBAHN
Translation: Jungfrau Railway.
Designer: Benno K. Zehnder
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
Date of issue: 19 January 2012The Jungfrau Railway is a rack railway that runs 9 km from Kleine Scheidegg to the highest railway station in Europe at Jungfraujoch (3454 m), between the Bernese Oberland and the Upper Valais in Switzerland. The railway was first envisaged by Zürich industrialist Adolf Guyer-Zeller in 1893 and completed in 1912. It runs almost entirely within the Jungfrau Tunnel, built into the Eiger and Mönch mountains and containing two stations in the middle of the tunnel, where passengers can disembark to observe the neighbouring mountains through windows built into the mountainside.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Jungfrau Railway) 2012 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a Jungfrau, a mythical maiden who is said to rule over the mountains and glaciers of Switzerland. The reverse side of the coin depicts a picturesque scene of the Jungfrau Railway, which is a popular tourist attraction that takes passengers on a scenic ride through the Swiss Alps. The coin's design is a celebration of Switzerland's natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Swiss history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 B | 5495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Jungfrau Railway) 2012 coin.
