20 Francs Gargantua the giant

Features

Issuer SwitzerlandSwitzerland (1848-date)
Period Federal State (1848-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1996
Value 20 Francs
20 CHF = USD 22
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight 20.00 g
Diameter 32.80 mm
Thickness 2.80 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
22327
References HMZ 2# 1221f,
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 2. Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
KM# 76
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Gargantua the giant

Series: Legends

Obverse

Iscription in four lines inside large cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 FR
CONFOEDERATIO
HELVETICA
1996
B

Designer: Peter Emch

Reverse

Gargantua, the giant, in a lake. Boat sailing towards him. Cliffs and firtrees around. Cabin to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EMCH

Designer: Peter Emch

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★

Mint

B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1996 B 206 000 $ 20 76%
1996 B 30 000 $ 33 29% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 3418
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1996 B UNC USD 18.32
(EUR 17.00)
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