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20 Francs Transalpine flight
2013 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 | 2013 |
| 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#42011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Front-facing early biplane. Mountainous landscape below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
𝒪𝓈𝓀𝒶𝓇 𝐵𝒾𝒹𝑒𝓇
ERSTE
ALPENÜBERQUERUNG
+ 1913
ANGELO BOOG
Designer: Angelo Boog
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
Oskar Bider (born on 12 July 1891 in Langenbruck, died on 7 July 1919 in Dübendorf) was a Swiss aviation pioneer. Bider's big goal was crossing the Alps from Bern to Milan, which had already been attempted by fellow aviation pioneer Jorge Chávez in 1910. Bider took off from Bern, at 4 am, on 13 July 1913. He crossed the Jungfraujoch at an altitude of 3600 metres at 6:10 am, passing the peak with about 100 metres of clearance. He stopped in Domodossola for refueling and finished his journey in Milan. He waited for 13 days in Milan for good weather conditions and then crossed the Apls back over Lukmanier Pass and Chrüzli Pass, landed in Liestal to refuel, and finishing the flight in Bern.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs (Transalpine flight) 2013 coin from Switzerland is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first flight across the Alps, which was achieved by Swiss pilot Oskar Bider in 1913. The coin's design features an image of Bider's plane, the "Morane-Saulnier," and the mountain range he flew across.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 B | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Transalpine flight) 2013 coin.
