Gold Swiss 20 Francs Best Value - Secondary Market

The Gold Swiss 20 Francs is often refered to as Goldvreneli or the Verena 20 Franc design, it ran from 1897 to 1949, the coin you purchase will be our choice of date from this date range. By choosing 'our choice' of coin, we are able to offer these coins at low premiums!

• Manufactured by Swissmint
• Designed by Fritz Landry
• 0.900 fineness / 21.6 carat
• Contains 0.1867 troy ounce (5.806g) of the precious metal
• VAT-free
• Weight: 6.45g
• Diamater: 21mm

Helvetia Head Coins

The Vreneli, Vrenelli or Helvetia Head coins were issued from 1897 until 1949, with some exceptions. A total 58.6million coins were issued. Coins produced after 1936 are all restrikes.

The first Swiss 20 Franc coins were issued in Paris and Strasbourg, as the Swiss Minting facilities were deemed inadequate.

The coin obverse features a female head with plaited hair, a garland of flowers (Edelweiss), with mountains behind, and the inscription HELVETIA above modelled off Francoise Engli. It was designed by Swiss Medallist and sculptor, Fritz Landry. His signature appears below the portrait.

The reverse has a Swiss cross on a more ornate shield superimposed on an oak branch with ribbons. The value 20 FR appears at the sides of the shield, and the date below. This type was issued from 1897 to 1935, then again in 1947 and 1949. 

Swiss Mint Restrikes (1945-49)

During the end of WWII, the Swiss Mint issued 20 million restruck coins between 1945-47. These coins were all dated 1935. The coins all feature the letter 'L' to the left-hand side of the date, to differentiate them from the original 1935-dated coins. 

Between 1947 and 1949, a further 9.2 million coins were restruck. These coins are dated 1947 and 1949, and do not bear the 'L' restrike marking. 

Bullion Coins

This is sold as a bullion coin at a low premium above the gold spot price, the finish is uncirculated - this is not the grade.

The obverse side of the coin features Helvetia, the female personifcation of Switzerland, designed to appear like America's Lady Liberty.

Helvetia is depicted with her hair plaited, wearing a Garland of Edelweiss around her neck. The background behind her features an outline of the iconic Swiss Alps.

The reverse shows the Swiss Coat of Arms and bears the following inscription on the edge:

In Latin: AD LEGEM ANNI "YEAR IN ROMAN NUMERALS'

In English: ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF 'YEAR'