20 Franc Swiss Gold Helvetia Coins

Vreneli is the informal name for a range of legal tender gold coins from Switzerland. These coins have a face value of 20 Swiss francs (CHF) and were minted in a millesimal fineness of 900.

The Swiss Helvetia coins are sometimes colloquially called "Swiss Miss" from the obvious obverse motif. Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland and she is prominently featured on the obverse. The word "HELVETIA" inscribed above her profile.

The reverse of this gold 20 franc coin shows the Swiss Shield, featuring the Swiss Cross and a wreath of oak along with the denomination and year of issue. The coins from the Bern Mint are marked with a B.

The Swiss Vreneli or Helvetia 20 franc coins are designed to the same specifications as the French counterparts. Twenty franc coin minting was one component of the common gold-standard included in the Latin Monetary Union agreement. Millions were minted and circulated during the 19th century and into the first half of the 20th century.

Swiss 20 Franc Gold Helvetia Random Year

The 20 Franc Swiss Gold Coin is 21mm in diameter, roughly the size of a U.S. five cent piece. Each piece is 1.25mm thick. The gross weight of the coin is 6.45 grams. As a 90% pure gold coin, each contains .1867 troy ounces or 5.805 grams of gold.

The 20 Franc Swiss Gold Coin is among the most popular gold bullion coins worldwide because of its incredibly large mintages. As shown in mintage tables below, more than 60 million of these coins are known to have been minted. Due to their commonality and pervasiveness, investors can often buy Swiss 20 Franc Gold coins close to gold spot price. 20 Francs coins are easy to stack and make a great store of wealth.

Fractional gold coins, like the 20 francs are popular for gold stackers and preppers. The low premium over spot price helps keep dollar-cost averages low while having the financial security of physical gold.

Switzerland Helvetia 20 Francs Gold Coin Details:

• Made with 0.1867 troy ounces of fine gold
• Minted semi-irregularly from 1883 to 1949
• Some coins may be restrikes
• Face value: 20 Swiss Francs (CHF)

Swiss 20 Franc Gold Coin Mintages by Year:

More than 60 million coins are known minted from 1883 until 1949. Recognition as an official legal tender ceased in 1936.

Coins minted in years after dated 1947 and 1948 are restrikes and are the most common. Swiss 20 Francs gold coin restrikes are authorized by the mint and are produced to the same specifications and standards as the historic coins.

Historic 20 Francs gold coins provide a tangible link to the past that can offer insights into the cultures, economies, and political landscapes of the times in which they were minted. Vintage gold coins can be both excellent collectibles and also part of a diverse investment portfolio. The prices of these coins can appreciate due to factors such as rarity, demand, and changes in the gold market. Vintage gold coins are consistently one of the lowest premiums ways to own precious metals.

FindBullionPrices.com tracks prices from some of the most trusted and reputable online bullion dealers to help find the lowest prices on 20 Franc Swiss Gold Helvetia Coins.

The gold prices on our site for coins and bullion are updated hourly and adjusted with gold spot price. We give you the tools to compare prices of gold coins from well-reviewed bullion dealers.

Comparing prices for 20 Franc Swiss Gold Helvetia Coins across multiple bullion dealers help to ensure that you pay the lowest price.

Our Closest to Spot tool can help you find the lowest premium when you are ready to buy gold coins.

Shop more gold coins from Switzerland.