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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
20 Francs "Vreneli" AD LEGEM ANNI MCMXXXI
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21.00 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1947-1949 |
| Value | 20 Francs 20 CHF = USD 23 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#283832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland. Oak (Quercus robur) branch with acorns and ribbons behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 FR
1947 B
Designer: Fritz Ulysse Landry
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 AD | LEGEM ANNI | MCMXXXI 🟉 |
Translation: According to the law of 1931.
Comment
• Richter #A86 - 1949, 45° axis rotation.⸰ Example of this error:
© Sincona AG
Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 35, 26 October 2016, Lot 5690, sold for 850 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs "Vreneli" coin from Switzerland is that it was designed by the famous Swiss artist and sculptor, Alberto Giacometti. The coin's design features a portrait of a young woman, known as "Vreneli," which was inspired by Giacometti's own artwork. The coin was minted from 1947 to 1949 and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 B | 9200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 B | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs "Vreneli" (AD LEGEM ANNI MCMXXXI) 1947-1949 coin.
