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20 Franken - Franz Josef II
1946 year| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Liechtenstein |
|---|---|
| Prince | Francis Josef II (1938-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 20 Franken (20 CHF) |
| Currency | Swiss franc (1924-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.4516 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#23788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Liechtenstein in the middle with four stars on the left and right. Three stars below. Lettering around. Value and mint mark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN
B 20 Fr.
Translation:
Principality of Liechtenstein
20 francs
Engraver: Arnold Stockmann
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1946 Liechtenstein 20 Franken coin made of Gold (.900) weighing 6.4516g is that it features a rare portrait of Franz Josef II, the last reigning monarch of the House of Liechtenstein, who ruled from 1938 until his death in 1984. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Ferdinand Welz, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 B | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Franken - Franz Josef II 1946 coin.
