Switzerland (1848-date) 20 Francs, 1996

Gargantua the giant

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 20 Francs
Year 1996
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 20
Diameter (mm) 32.8
Thickness (mm) 2.8

Description

20 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.835) (16.5% copper). Measures 32.8 mm and weighs 20 g.

Obverse
Iscription in four lines inside large cross.
Reverse
Gargantua, the giant, in a lake. Boat sailing towards him. Cliffs and firtrees around. Cabin to the left.
Edge
Embossed lettering.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1996 B 206K € 21,00 76%
1996 B 30K € 33,00 Proof 29%

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