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Information about the 20 franc gold Helvetia
The most famous of Swiss gold coins is the Vreneli. Its predecessor was the 20 franc gold Helvetia. The coin weighs roughly 6.45 grams and consists of 900/1000 gold, with a fine gold content of approximately 5.807 grams or 0.187 ounces. The diameter is 21 millimetres. The coin therefore meets the standards of the Latin Monetary Union. The 20 Swiss franc coin was minted from 1883 to 1896 with a total mintage of 1,750,050 pieces.
On the front, the Swiss “Helvetia” cross – the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation surrounded by a laurel wreath – acts as a reference to the coin’s origin and additionally depicts the year of issue, currency and face value. The reverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Helvetia, from whom the name of this investment coin is drawn.
Buy 20 Swiss francs, gold Helvetia at philoro
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| Manufacturer | Swissmint |
| Item number | 1557 |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Condition | bank standard |
| Fineness | 900 |
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Gross weight | 6.45 g |
| Year(s) of issue | 1883-1896 |
| Fine weight | 5.81 g |
