20 Rappen (Coat of arms; copper-nickel; trial) 1875 front 20 Rappen (Coat of arms; copper-nickel; trial) 1875 back
20 Rappen (Coat of arms; copper-nickel; trial) 1875 photo
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20 Rappen Coat of arms; copper-nickel; trial

1875 year
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel; magnetic) 4.0 g 21.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1875
Value
20 Rappen 0.20 CHF = USD 0.23
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel; magnetic)
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
21.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#277910
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wreath formed of two alpine rose springs with flowers tied with a ribbon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
B

Designer: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Plain.

Comment

2 known pieces according to Jürg Richter Die Proben und Materialvarianten von Schweizer Münzen, 2016.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Rappen coin from Switzerland is that it was designed with a unique coat of arms that features a shield with the Swiss cross in the center, surrounded by two lions and topped with a crown. This design was intended to symbolize the country's strength and unity.