1939-2013 - Swiss Franc - 20 Rappen

The Coins of the Swiss franc are the official coins used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. There are coins of 5 cents (German: Rappen, French: centimes), 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents (1/2 franc), 1 franc, 2 francs and 5 francs. In the past, there were also coins of 1 and 2 cents.

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Coins in Circulation: 20 Rappen
Source: snb.ch

Coinage is the responsibility of the Swiss Confederation, on whose behalf swissmint (www.swissmint.ch), the official federal mint located in Berne, mints the coins. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is entrusted by the Confederation with putting the coins into circulation via its network of bank offices.

Coin: 20 Rappen
Alloy: copper 75% / nickel 25%
Diameter: 21.05 mm
Weight: 4.00 g
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Coin edge: Smooth

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Coins of the Swiss franc
Source: en.wikipedia.org

Value: 20 Rappen
Diameter: 21.05 mm
Thickness: 1.45 mm
Mass: 4g
Composition: 75% Cu, 25% Ni
Edge: Plain
Obverse: Libertas head (often misinterpreted as Helvetia)
Reverse: Value

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20 Rappen
Source: en.numista.com

KM# 29a
Features
Country Switzerland
Years 1939-2013
Value 20 Centimes / Rappen / Centesimi
0.2 CHF = 0.20 USD
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21.05 mm
Thickness 1.65 mm
Engraver K. F. Voigt (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

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