Obverse — features the profile of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty, who serves as a personification of Switzerland. She wears a tiara (diadem) inscribed with the word “LIBERTAS”. Surrounding the portrait is the Latin inscription “CONFEDERATIO HELVETICA” (Swiss Confederation) and the year of mintage, “1991”.
Reverse — displays the large numeral “20” in the center, indicating the denomination. This is encircled by a wreath consisting of Alpenrose (Rhododendron) flowers and leaves, tied with a ribbon at the bottom. Below the ribbon, the mint mark “B” is visible, representing the Bern Mint.
The designer The obverse was designed by Karl Schwenzer, and the reverse was designed by Karl Friedrich Voigt.
Where it was minted The coin was struck at the Swissmint (formerly known as the Federal Mint) in Bern, Switzerland.
About the Swiss Franc (Rappen) The “Rappen” is the German name for the centime, the 1/100th subunit of the Swiss Franc. Switzerland is known for its incredible monetary stability; amazingly, the design of the 20 Rappen coin has remained virtually unchanged since it was first introduced in 1881. It is one of the oldest coin designs still in active circulation anywhere in the world today.
Specifications:
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Metal: | Copper-Nicke |
| Year: | 1991 |
| Denomination: | 20 Rappen |
| Mint: | B (Bern) |
| Diameter: | 21.05 mm |
| Weight: | 4.0 g |