Switzerland 1975 20 rappen

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck in nickel at the Bern mint 1881-1938, then converted to copper-nickel for 1939, which alloy is still in use as of 2024. The "B" mintmark was deleted for 1970-85. Prior to confederation in 1850, each Swiss canton issued its own coins.

Recorded mintage: 50,050,000 plus 10,000 proofs.

Specification: 4 g, copper-nickel, 21.05 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 29a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.

Link to:

• 1970 20 rappen
• 1974 5 rappen
• 1978 20 rappen
• Coins and currency dated 1975
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