20 Francs (Max Frisch) 2011 front 20 Francs (Max Frisch) 2011 back
20 Francs (Max Frisch) 2011 photo
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20 Francs Max Frisch

2011 year
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) 20.00 g 32.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
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
References
Numista
N#34394
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Bust of Swiss writer Max Frisch wearing glasses and smoking pipe. Inscription in two lines in the foreground.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAX FRISCH
1911-1991
D . FRANK

Designer: Daniel Frank

Edge

Embossed lettering.

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

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Max Frisch) 2011 coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that was created by the famous Swiss author and playwright, Max Frisch. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Frisch, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his play "Andorra," which was first performed in 1961. This coin was issued as part of a series honoring notable Swiss cultural figures, and it is considered a collector's item among numismatists and fans of Frisch's work.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011 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 (Max Frisch) 2011 coin.