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.
The Klein Matterhorn Aerial Cableway coin is the first release in a trilogy on the theme of “Swiss aerial cableways”.
Swissmint says about it: The silver coin "Klein Matterhorn" honours a major Zermatt project that will be completed by the summer of 2023: with the continuous, year-round connection between Zermatt and Cervinia (Italy) thanks the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, a long-cherished vision will become reality after more than 80 years. |