Switzerland 20 Franc “Helvetia”
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Minted: 1897-1947
Fineness: .900
Actual Gold Weight: .1867 troy oz.
The hottest coin on the market, the Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia is referred to informally as the “Vreneli”, derived from “Verena”, which is Switzerland’s equivalent to the Unites States’ Lady Liberty. Modeled by Francoise Engli, this female visage appears on the obverse of the gold coin with the word “Helvetia” written above her head. When the Roman Empire extended northward into Gaul during the second century B.C., the Helvetii were the dominant tribe in the area, and thus Switzerland became known to the Romans as Helvetia. On the reverse is a picture of the Swiss Cross surrounded by a shield, lying on an oak branch.