1897 Helvetia 20 Francs
The 1897 Helvetia 20 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. This is the first year of issue for the Helvetia 20 Francs series. composed of gold (.900) (10% copper) (6.45 g).
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The 1897 Helvetia 20 Francs coin, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of gold (.900) (10% copper). Weighing 6.45 grams, with a diameter of 21 mm, and a thickness of 1.25 mm, and featuring a embossed pattern with 22 stars in three groups, two of seven and one of eight stars. edge.
The obverse is bust of a young woman from oberhasli facing left, with tresses and a garland of edelweiss. mountains in the background. It reads "HELVETIA". The reverse is coat of arms of switzerland. oak (quercus robur) branch with acorns and ribbons behind. It reads "20 FR 1911 B".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Gold (.900) (10% copper)
- Weight
- 6.45 g
- Diameter
- 21 mm
- Thickness
- 1.25 mm
- Edge
- Embossed pattern with 22 stars in three groups, two of seven and one of eight stars.
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1897 Helvetia 20 Francs made of?
- The 1897 Helvetia 20 Francs is made of gold (.900) (10% copper), weighs 6.45 grams, and measures 21 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1897 Helvetia 20 Francs minted?
- The 1897 Helvetia 20 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.