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Swiss 20 Francs Commemorative
Switzerland
1934–2000
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$895.10
Based on Gold spot price ($4,795.98/oz) · 90.0% purity · 6.45g
Updated 6:41 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Switzerland |
| Years Minted | 1934–2000 |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the head of a Swiss woman, often representing Helvetia.
Reverse
Displays the Swiss cross or a commemorative design related to the anniversary theme.
History & Notable Facts
The most striking fact about the Swiss 20 Francs commemorative coins is that they were often struck in gold with a fineness of 900/1000, using metal sourced from Swiss refineries, even as global tensions loomed in the 1930s.
These coins commemorated national milestones, from anniversaries of the Swiss Confederation to cultural events, with designs that sometimes echoed the classic Vreneli figure. Mintage varied by year, but records for some issues remain incomplete due to archival losses during World War II.
While gold pieces dominated, silver variants appeared sporadically after 1969, offering a more accessible option for collectors.
Exact production numbers for certain years, like 1945, are murky—likely destroyed in postwar chaos.
Some call them underappreciated.
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