© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
20 Rappen Helvetia; copper-nickel; pattern ND
1875 year| Copper-nickel | 4.0 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#277914 |
|---|---|
| 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
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Rappen coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Switzerland. The coin was created as a pattern coin, which means it was produced as a trial or sample coin and was not meant for circulation. The design features a depiction of Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, on the obverse, and a denomination of 20 rappen on the reverse. Despite not being officially adopted, the Pattern 20 Rappen coin remains a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
