Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia “Vreneli” Gold Coin

A longtime European favorite, now in demand worldwide as an excellent bullion investment

“Vreneli” and “Swiss Miss” are nicknames for the Swiss Helvetia Head legal tender gold bullion coin. The Swiss 20 Franc Vreneli is a superb bullion choice, a tangible emblem of the steadfast reputation of its mother country. Switzerland, politically neutral since its creation by the Congress of Vienna in 1815, backs its currency with huge quantities of gold and is renowned as a champion of fiscal strength and stability. Composed of 90% gold, Vreneli Swiss 20 Francs were minted at the Swiss National Mint in Bern between 1897 and 1936, in 1947 and in 1949, and are fully backed by the Swiss government.

Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia “Vreneli” Gold Coin
Item # : 348

Price:   $272.87	[?] Weight: 6.4516 g (.2074 troy oz.) Fineness: .900 or 21.6 karats Diameter: 21 mm Fine Gold Content: 5.8064 g (.1867 troy oz)	Qty:

Legendary Swiss design with Celtic and Roman roots

The lovely obverse features a classic bust of Vreneli, the revered “Swiss Miss” of the nation’s folklore, her braided hair adorned with a garland of flowers, set against a backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Cresting her head is the word “HELVETIA,” a reference to the pre-Roman Celtic tribe that originally inhabited Switzerland. Along with the piece’s date and 20 Franc denomination, the reverse features the Swiss coat of arms, its famous cross and shield framed by beribboned oak branches. Interestingly, 29 known pieces were struck with bright gold from the Gondo mines in the Valais region of the Alps, an area once mined for gold by the Romans. The coins produced from this strike are distinguished with a small cross punched in the center of the Swiss cross on the reverse.

High gold content, low premiums

An investor favorite, the Vreneli 20 Franc gold coin is 90% pure gold and privately traded at close to its intrinsic gold value. In choice Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, Vrenelis are an excellent option for beauty, historic interest and quality at low prices.

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Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia “Vreneli” Gold Coin
Item # : 348

Price:   $272.87	[?] Weight: 6.4516 g (.2074 troy oz.) Fineness: .900 or 21.6 karats Diameter: 21 mm Fine Gold Content: 5.8064 g (.1867 troy oz)	Qty:

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