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20 Francs Rhaetian Snake Queen
| Issuer | Swiss Confederation |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The denomination '20 FR' is inscribed prominently in the upper field, followed by the Latin legend 'CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA' in two lines, and the date '1995' below, all centered within the field. The design is framed by a large Swiss cross rendered in outline form, with the four arms of the cross extending to the coin's periphery. The mint mark 'B' for the Bern Mint appears at the bottom of the field below the date. The overall composition is austere and typographic, with no figurative elements on this face. |
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| Reverse description | A crowned serpent, the legendary Rhaetian Snake Queen, is depicted in profile moving to the left, its sinuous body elegantly coiled. To the right and below the serpent stands a stylized tree, while a range of mountains fills the background. The engraver's monogram 'EMCH' appears in the lower field. The scene evokes the mythological traditions of the Graubünden region of Switzerland, rendered in a refined relief style characteristic of Swiss commemorative coinage. |
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| Edge | Lettered |
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