Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) Melt Value

The Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) contains 5.806 g of fine gold. Enter how many coins you have to see the live melt value and a realistic dealer buy price.

Dealer payout90% of melt

Melt value

€686.03

Buy offer at 90%

€617.42

Fine gold content: 5.806 g · Prices updated 18:39 UTC · Prices by MetalflowAPI

Indicative values only. Dealers’ offers vary.

Specifications

CountrySwitzerland
Years struck1897–1949
Gross weight6.452 g
Fineness0.9000
Fine gold content5.806 g
Sizes availableSingle size

History

The Vreneli, officially the Swiss 20 Francs Helvetia, shows a young woman before the Alps and was struck to the Latin Monetary Union standard of 6.452 g of 900 gold. Around 58 million were minted, so common dates trade just above melt. The rare 1926 issue and the 10 Francs version are worth checking before selling.

Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) FAQ

How much gold is in a Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli)?

A Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) weighs 6.452 g gross at 0.9 fineness, so it contains 5.806 g of pure gold.

How is the melt value of a Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) calculated?

Multiply the fine gold content of 5.806 g by the current spot price per gram in your currency. The calculator above does this with live prices and multiplies by your quantity.

Will a dealer pay melt value for a Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli)?

Bullion coins usually trade a few percent above melt when buying and slightly below melt when selling back. Expect 90–98% of melt from a specialist dealer and less from a general pawnbroker.

Is a worn Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) worth less?

Wear removes a little metal but the loss is usually under one percent, so heavily circulated coins are still bought near melt. Damaged or mounted coins may be discounted for extra refining work.

Should I sell a Swiss 20 Francs (Vreneli) as scrap?

Only if it has no collector premium. Rare dates, proof issues and original packaging can add well above melt value, so check the date and mintmark before melting.

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