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20 Rappen (Switzerland) — obverse
Obverse
20 Rappen (Switzerland) — reverse
Reverse
20 Rappen

20 Rappen (Switzerland)

Switzerland (Confoederatio Helvetica) · 1969

A small, silver-colored Swiss coin featuring a profile of Libertas on the obverse and a floral wreath surrounding the number 20 on the reverse.

Country
Switzerland (Confoederatio Helvetica)
Year
1969
Denomination
20 Rappen
Metal
Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

A small, silver-colored Swiss coin featuring a profile of Libertas on the obverse and a floral wreath surrounding the number 20 on the reverse.

Historical significance

The 20 Rappen design has remained essentially unchanged since its introduction in 1881, representing the stability and neutrality of the Swiss Confederation. It is one of the world's longest-running unchanged coin designs still in circulation.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing profile of Libertas (the personification of Liberty) wearing a diadem inscribed with 'LIBERTAS'. Legend: 'CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA' with the date '1969' at the bottom. Designed by Karl Schwenzer.

Reverse (back)

The numeral '20' centered within a wreath of alpine roses (rhododendron) tied with a ribbon at the bottom. Designed by Karl Friedrich Voigt.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00 in circulated condition, $2.00 - $5.00 in high Mint State grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade is the primary factor for this common date. Higher values are reserved for coins with original mint luster (MS65 or higher).

Grade assessment

Very Fine (VF) - Visible wear on the higher points of Libertas' hair and the wreath leaves, but all details are clearly defined.

Mintage & rarity

25,000,000; Very common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins have sharp, crisp lettering and consistent weight. Counterfeits for this common date are rare, but check for 'mushy' details or incorrect weight. Magnetic attraction check: this Cu-Ni alloy is non-magnetic.

Notable varieties & errors

No major varieties for 1969; collectors mostly look for proof-like strikes or extreme mint errors (die cracks, off-center strikes).

Similar coins

10 Rappen and 5 Rappen (same general design but smaller and different dates/denominations). It is sometimes confused with the older Billon (silver alloy) 20 Centime coins from the mid-19th century.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges to avoid transferring skin oils. Store in a PVC-free coin flip or holder. Do not clean or polish, as this destroys numismatic value.

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