Switzerland 1970 20 Rappen (20 Centimes) Swiss Franc (CHF) KM-26 Circulated World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: Switzerland
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Denomination: 20 Rappen (20 Centimes) Swiss Franc (CHF)
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Date / Issue: 1970
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Pick / Catalog: KM-26
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Issuing Authority: Swiss Confederation
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Series: Head of Liberty (Libertas) type
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Mint: Swissmint, Bern
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Mint Mark: None
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Color: Silver-gray
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Design: Bust of Liberty with LIBERTAS headband
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Obverse: Legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA around right-facing bust of Liberty wearing headband inscribed LIBERTAS; date 1970 below.
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Reverse: Large 20 within a floral wreath tied with a ribbon.
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Edge: Reeded
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Composition: Copper-nickel (cupronickel)
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Diameter: 21
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Weight: 4
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Condition: Circulated (approx. VF–XF)
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
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Identification note: KM subtype number and exact series boundaries not labeled on coin; mint mark not used on this era; edge/size/weight given per standard type specifications. | The coin matches Switzerland’s 20 Rappen (20 Centimes) Libertas Head type: obverse legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA with right-facing Liberty wearing LIBERTAS headband; reverse large 20 within a floral wreath; reeded edge; cupronickel, 21 mm, ~4 g. The date 1970 falls within the long-running 1881–present type struck at Bern without mintmark. Krause lists this circulation type as KM-26 with no required subtype or mintmark distinction for 1970. Unverified only for any minor die varieties not treated by KM.