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20 Francs Libertas
| Gold (.900) (10% copper) | 6.452 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1896 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 6.452 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 July 1944 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland. Five-pointed star above. Oak and laurel wreath around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*
20 FR
1888
B
Engraver: Karl Schwenzer
Designer: Christian Bühler
Edge
Variety KM#31.1: Reeded.
Variety KM#31.2: DOMINUS ★★★ | ★★★★★★★★★★ PROVIDEBIT
Variety KM#31.3: DOMINUS ★★★ | PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★
Comment
Swiss gold coins were never officially demonetized, but in 1936, the franc was devalued against gold, so their bullion value became higher than their legal value. In 1944, they became subject to turnover tax, which was a de facto demonetization.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Libertas) coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design element - the Libertas, or Lady Liberty, image on the obverse side. This image was designed by the Swiss engraver, Karl Schwenzer, and it depicts a woman with a laurel wreath on her head, symbolizing freedom and independence. The use of this image was meant to emphasize Switzerland's commitment to liberty and democracy, and it has become a distinctive feature of Swiss coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 B | 176 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 B | 4224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 B | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 B | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 B | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 B | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 B | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 B | 121000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 B | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 B | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Libertas) 1883-1896 coin.
