1885B Switzerland 20 Rappen - XF/AU - 1885 B Helvetica 20 Rappen - Swiss 20 Rappen 1885 - Great Coin

A great coin for a collection. Lower mintage and high grade.

All Swiss coins have the legend of either Helvetia or Confœderatio Helvetica, the Latin name of the Swiss Confederation, along with the year number. The 5, 10, and 20 centimes coins show a head of Liberty in profile, designed by Karl Schwenzer (1879). The 1⁄2, 1, and 2 francs coins show a standing figure of the national personification Helvetia, designed by Albert Walch (1860). 

Issuer Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Ruling authority Federal State (1848-date)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1850-1941
Value 20 Rappen (0.20 CHF)
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21.05 mm
Thickness 1.44 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled