Switzerland 20 Rappen
Country of Origin: Switzerland (Swiss Confederation)
Year of Issue: 1969
Denomination: 20 Rappen
Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Brief Description
A silver-colored Swiss coin featuring a profile of Liberty on the obverse and a numeral 20 inside a wreath on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The Swiss 20 Rappen design has remained virtually unchanged since its introduction in 1881, making it one of the longest-running circulating coin designs in the world today.
Estimated Value
$0.25 - $0.50 in circulated condition; $1.00 - $3.00 in Mint State.
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges to avoid transferring finger oils. Clean only with mild soap and water if absolutely necessary, never use abrasive cleaners or brushes. Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule.
Mint Mark
B (Bern Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
30,005,000; very common.
Weight & Diameter
4.00g and 21.08mm
Edge
Plain
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine - Very little wear on the high points of the hair and wreath leaves, original luster appears somewhat preserved.
Obverse (Front)
Right-facing profile of Libertas (the personification of Liberty) wearing a diadem inscribed 'LIBERTAS'. Legend: 'CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA' with the date '1969' below.
Reverse (Back)
The numeral '20' centered within a wreath of alpine flowers (rhododendron).
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition and eye appeal are the primary factors for this common date. Higher grades (MS-65+) command a premium.
Similar Coins
10 Rappen and 5 Rappen coins share a similar design but differ in diameter and metal (5 Rappen is bronze-colored).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for crisp details in the hair ribbons and wreath flowers. Weighing exactly 4.0g is a primary test for authenticity as modern fakes are rare for this low-value coin.
Notable Varieties & Errors
None widely recognized for this specific date; however, collectors look for 'medal alignment' vs 'coin alignment' errors across the series (though 1969 is standard coin alignment).
Created At: 2026-06-06T01:15:08.204142