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1949 B Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia PCGS MS 67
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1949 B Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia PCGS MS 67
Vreneli is the informal name for a range of legal tender gold coins produced in Switzerland. The formal name is: Tête d'Helvetia (French), Helvetiakopf (German) or Helvetia Head (English). The coins were issued between 1897 and 1936, in 1947, and in 1949. All coins issued after 1936 are restrikes (legal tender ceased September, 29th 1936.
The obverse of the Swiss Helvetia depicts Vreneli, the charming Swiss Miss of the proverb, framed against the majestic Alps, and the inscription HELVETIA above. The model for the portrait was Francoise Engli.
The reverse features the traditional coat arms of Switzerland with the famous Swiss cross and wreath of the Republic. The value 20 FR appears at the sides of the shield, and the date below (1949). The name 'Helvetia' dates back to Roman times when it was the term for the original inhabitants of what is now Switzerland.
Like all of our other gold coins, this one is guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Item will be wrapped and packaged safely for delivery.
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