4302) Symbols representing Diversity and Unity, Switzerland: A 20 Swiss Franc Silver Coin in Proof, and Uncirculated Qualities issued by the Swiss Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.09.2024:
The “Switzerland” Silver coin offers a fascinating representation of the country in all its facets. The design is characterised by an eye for detail, with numerous symbols representing Switzerland’s diversity and unity.
On 12 September 1848, modern Switzerland came into being with the Federal Constitution, as a federal state created by the union of the cantons.
This date is highlighted by the issue of this coin, which pays tribute to Switzerland's federal structure. This structure is crucial to Switzerland’s innovative strength, dialogue and national cohesion.
The Special 20 Franc Swiss Silver Coin:
This special 20 Swiss Francs Silver Coin symbolises Switzerland and all its cantons.
The Obverse of the 20 Swiss Franc Silver Coin depicts mountains evoking the Swiss Alps, a railway in reference to the dense rail network, the Edelweiss being an emblematic Alpine flower, a quartz crystal echoing the mineral wealth of the Alps, and a bridge symbolising technical infrastructure.
Cogwheels refer to watchmaking, and a cheese symbolises the famous Swiss cheese-making tradition.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Face value/Denomination: CHF 20
Alloy/Metal Compostion: Silver 999
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 20.00 g
Date of issue: 12.09.2024
Mintage: 1) Proof (P) in presentation case: 4,800 units.
2) Proof (P) with certificate from the artist: 200 units
3) Uncirculated (U): 7,500 units
13) 100 years of the Swiss National Circus - "Knie" celebrated with the issue os 20 Swiss francs coin from the Swiss Mint stable (2019): Issue date: 24.01.2019
15) "Crocodile" Locomotives, Switzerland: Centenary Celebration: Swiss Mint issues a 50 Francs Commemorative Gold Coin: Coin release date: 09.05.2019
16) "The Art of Brewing Beer" Stamp, Swiss Post: A set of two Stamps depicting two varieties of Beer, popular in Switzerland, issued by Swiss Post: Date of issue: 05.09.2019
17) Roger Federer, Switzerland: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued by the Federal Swiss Mint commemorating the achievements of the legendary Tennis Player: Coin issue date: 23.01.2020
18) Edelweiss (Mountain Star), Swiss Alps, Mongolia: minted under the series titled "Numismatic Sculptures": Commemorative Gold Coins of 1000 Togrog and Silver Coins of 500 Togrog issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Mongolia
19) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020
20) 200 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 12.09.2019: Sixth and last of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series released by the Bank in a phased manner
21) International Year of Plant Health, Switzerland: A Postage Stamp of CHF 0.85 issued by Swiss Post depicting a Japanese beetle eating a healthy plant leaf: Date os stamp issue: 05.03.2020
23) Orell Fussli (1519-2019), Switzerland: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary milestone of the Banknote and Security Paper printng major with the issue of a House Note
25) Microscopic Art, Switzerland: A set of two stamps of the values of 0.85 and 1.00 Swiss franc issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020
26) 150th Anniversary of the Swiss Fire Brigade Association, Switzerland: A 20 Swiss Franc Silver Coin issued by the Swiss Mint, commemorates the milestone: Date of Coin issue: 03.09.2020
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