20 Swiss Franc Gold Coin

Coin Specifications

• Country of Issue: Switzerland
• Mint: Federal Mint, Bern (Swissmint)
• Denomination: 20 Swiss Francs
• Years of Issue: 1897–1949
• Designer: Fritz Ulysse Landry
• Metal: Gold
• Purity: 900 Fine Gold (~21.6 Carat)
• Total Weight: ~6.45g
• Pure Gold Content: ~5.81g (0.1867 troy oz)
• Diameter: 21mm
• Face Value: 20 Swiss Francs
• VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold
• CGT Status: Subject to normal UK CGT rules (not CGT-exempt)

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The Gold 20 Swiss Franc Coin, commonly known as the Swiss Vreneli, is one of Switzerland's most recognisable historic gold coins. Produced by the Federal Mint in Bern between 1897 and 1949, each coin is struck in 900 fine gold and contains approximately 5.81 grams of pure gold. Its internationally recognised design, historic European origins, and compact format make the Vreneli a popular choice for both bullion investors and world coin collectors. Read: Best Gold Coins for UK Investors and How to Invest in Gold for Beginners.

Unless a specific year is stated in the product title, the coin supplied may be selected from available dates within the 1897–1949 Vreneli series. As historic bullion coins, examples may display light marks, surface wear, or toning consistent with age — these do not affect the coin's stated gold content.

The Helvetia Portrait

The obverse features a youthful female portrait representing Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, shown with braided hair against a Swiss mountain landscape with the inscription HELVETIA above. The reverse features the Swiss shield and cross, surrounded by oak branches, together with the 20 Franc denomination and date.

Why Choose the 20 Swiss Franc Gold Coin?

• ~5.81g of pure gold — VAT-free investment gold
• Over a century of European monetary history — 1897–1949 series
• Internationally recognised — popular with investors and world coin collectors
• Compact 21mm format — easy to store and transport
• 900 fine gold — durable alloy with high gold content
• Affordable entry point into historic European gold coins

For CGT-free gold alternatives, see our CGT-Free Gold Coins guide and Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best?

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