20 Francs Gargantua the giant

€1.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1996
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight20.00 g
Dimensions32.80 mm
Thickness2.80 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1221f, KM#76
Obverse descriptionIscription in four lines inside large cross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering20 FR CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 1996 B
Reverse descriptionGargantua, the giant, in a lake. Boat sailing towards him. Cliffs and firtrees around. Cabin to the left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEMCH
EdgeEmbossed lettering.
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1996 B - - 206 000
1996 B - Proof - 30 000
Catalog ID9460386580
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