The value of a Helvetia coin can vary significantly depending on several factors, including:
- Denomination: Helvetia coins were issued in various denominations, including Rappen and Francs.
- Composition: Older coins may contain silver or gold, greatly impacting their value. For example, the Swiss 20 Francs Gold Coin – Helvetia, containing 0.1867 Troy oz of gold, is currently valued around $655.71 – $683.03 depending on the payment method.
- Year of minting: Older or rarer years can command higher prices. Some older coins like the 1912 5 franc, 1896 silver coins, 1873 5 franc, and 1857 2 franc are particularly rare and valuable.
- Condition: Uncirculated or well-preserved coins are more valuable than circulated or damaged ones.
- Rarity: Some mintages, like the pre-1897 versions of the 20 franc coin and the gold coins minted from the Gondo mine, are very rare and thus hold higher value.
- Collector demand: The popularity of certain Helvetia coins, such as the 20 Francs Gold Helvetia (also known as the Vreneli), can drive up demand and price.
- [20 Francs Swiss Gold Coin – Helvetia]: Prices range from $642.28 to $694.36, depending on the quantity purchased and payment method. This coin contains 0.1867 troy oz of 0.900 fine gold.
- [Switzerland 1 Franc (Helvetia standing; copper-nickel)]: Face value of 1 CHF (approximately $1.24 USD).
- [Switzerland 1969 Helvetia 1/2 Franc Coin]: Listed on eBay for $1.27 + $2.39 shipping.
- [Vintage 1957 Switzerland 1 Rappen Helvetia Coin]: Available for $1.50 on eBay.
- [1947 Switzerland – 5 Rappen – Confoederatio Helvetica – World Coin]: Listed for $2.50 on eBay.
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Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia Coin AU Random Year $667.04 5.0 (2)]
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1969 B Switzerland Swiss Helvetia Standing 1 Franc Copper-nickel Coin $3.00]
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Switzerland 1969 Helvetia 1/2 Franc Coin $1.27]
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Vintage 1957 Switzerland 1 Rappen Helvetia Coin $1.50]
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1947 Switzerland – 5 Rappen – Confoederatio Helvetica – World Coin $2.50]
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To determine the exact value of your Helvetia coin, you need to consider the specific denomination, year, and condition. You can consult online resources like:
- Numista: Provides information on coin features, including issuer, years, value, currency, and composition.
- NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation): Offers a price guide for various world coins, including Switzerland 20 Rappen.
- eBay and Etsy: Platforms where you can find similar coins listed for sale and compare prices.
Alternatively, you could seek professional appraisal services from a reputable coin dealer or numismatist. Several coin shops specialize in rare coins and provide appraisal services, for example:
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What is a Helvetia coin?
The history of Switzerland’s 20 Francs Gold Coin includes a period of Helvetica design which stretches to the early 1880s and depicts a crowned Helvetia. These 20 Francs Gold Helvetia coins lack the crowned design and were issued in total from 1897 to 1935, and again in 1947 and 1949.
Are Swiss franc coins worth anything?
Good point! History of Switzerland Coins
Some of the older coins have collector value. In particular, the 1912 5 franc, 1896 silver coins, 1873 5 franc, 1857 2 franc are considered rare and of higher value.
What does Helvetica mean on a coin?
Helvetia (/hɛlˈviːʃə/) is a national personification of Switzerland, officially Confoederatio Helvetica, the Swiss Confederation. Standing Helvetia on obverse of a Swiss 2-franc coin.