Swiss 20 Francs Vreneli
Also known as: Vreneli, Helvetia Head
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
1897–1949
Issuing entity
SwitzerlandGold twenty-franc coin of Switzerland showing a female head representing Helvetia against an alpine background, popularly called the Vreneli.
Historical context
The coin was struck to the Latin Monetary Union standard and continued in production after the union itself had lapsed.
Physical characteristics
- Metal
- Gold
- Denomination
- Twenty francs
Design
- Obverse
- Female head with braided hair and alpine background
- Reverse
- Swiss shield and oak
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight and fineness to be transcribed from a verified reference
- Mintage years and quantities to be sourced