The 20 Swiss francs 1897 is an investment gold coin exempt from VAT. The Swiss Helvetia 20 franc 1897 coin is investment gold according to the criteria set by the european union directive 2006/112/EC. Millesimal fineness is 900 ‰ and the coin contain 5.80 grams of pure gold. The helvetia from 1897 are very common (with 400,000 gold helvetia minted in 1897), the minimum value follows (in VG / TTB) the normal Cpor 20 Swiss francs quotation, with some numismatic exceptions
➽ 12 coins proof version (wick) : 144 000 (Є)
➽ 29 coins swiss gold from Gongo : 100 000
➽ Regular stryke : Cpor Price
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (gr) | Thickness (mm) |
| 21,20 mm | Gross weight: 6,45 Gr Fine Gold: 5,80 Gr | 1,25 mm |
| Edge and Orientation. | Millesimal fineness. | Composition. |
| ➣ 22 stars in three groups, two groups of 7 and one group of 8. ★★★★★★★/ ★★★★★★★/★★★★★★★★ ➣ Coin alignment ↑↓ | Gold 900‰, 21.6 carat | 90% gold and 10% copper |
| Mint and Mintmark | Financial Features | Year and mintage. |
| B – Berne (Switzerland) | Type: Swiss Standard circulation coin. Demonetisation: 29 July 1944. Production Years: 1897-1947. | 1897 with 400.000 coins minted |