20 Francs Swiss Post, Switzerland

20 Francs Swiss Post, Switzerland, 1999 obverse image20 Francs Swiss Post, Switzerland, 1999 reverse image
20 Francs Swiss Post coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1999
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Embossed lettering.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
20 Francs Swiss Post Reference Price

Reference Price

$45.99-$69.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Francs Swiss Post Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Inscription in four lines surrounded by four garlands.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Claude Sandoz

Obverse

Description:

Stylised figure running right on globe, wearing two hats, holding envelopein right hand and blowing post horn with left hand. Moon crescent to the left. Sun to the right. 16 stars behind. two garlands to the left and right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Claude Sandoz

Edge

Description:

Embossed lettering.

20 Francs Swiss Post Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1849 – 1999

Reverse:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 20 FR 1999 B

20 Francs Swiss Post Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)

Size

20 Francs Swiss Post sizes
  • Weight:20.00 g
  • Diameter:32.80 mm
  • Thickness:2.80 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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