The Twenty Francs coin is a denomination of the Swiss Franc. Given that Switzerland has four official languages, the Franc has three different names: Franken in German, franc in French and Romansh, and franco in Italian.
In regular circulation, the denomination is served by a banknote. These coins are non-circulating legal tender made for collectors. They are issued in topical series, celebrating various aspects of Swiss heritage or nature.
The edge is usually inscribed with the motto DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT (The Lord will provide - a quote from the Bible, Genesis 22, 8), and thirteen stars representing the original thirteen cantons of the Swiss Federation.
This coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation.
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation is the governing body of ice hockey in Switzerland. It was founded in 1908 and is a founding member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. It manages both the amateur and professional games in Switzerland, as well as the national teams on junior and senior levels. |