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20 Rappen Coat of arms
| Billon (.150 silver) | 3.25 g | 21.05 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1859 |
| Value | 20 Rappen (0.20 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.150 silver) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 21.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1886 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of two alpine rose springs with flowers tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
BB
Designer: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Plain
Comment
Composition:
Three different alloys were used for this type:
1850-1851: 15% silver, 50% copper, 25% zinc, 10% nickel
1858: 15% silver, 75% copper, 5% zinc, 5% nickel
1859: 15% silver, 65% copper, 10% zinc, 10% nickel
According to Richter and Kuntzman, "Neuer HMZ-katalog", 2011, the alloys were different:
1850-1851: 15% silver, 50% copper, 25% zinc, 10% nickel
1858-1859: 15% silver, 75% copper, 5% zinc, 5% nickel
Mintmark varieties:
B mintmark variety:
Mint: Bern
Mintmark: B on reverse
