Swiss Vreneli Gold Coins

Among the most popular minted gold coins, the Swiss Vreneli gold coins stand out in the category of historical bullion coins. These historic coins were first minted in 1897 by Swissmint. The Swiss Vreneli coin was minted in various sizes, including 10 francs, 20 francs and even 100 francs. However, the 20-franc coin is by far the most popular and widely used. In total, more than 60 million Vreneli gold coins were minted by the Swiss government.

The history of Swiss Vreneli gold coins

The Vreneli was first minted in 1897, just 50 years after the founding of the modern Swiss Confederation (Swissmint) on September 12, 1848. It is the most famous gold coin of the Swiss Confederation. In the years from 1897 to 1935, the produced Vreneli served as a means of payment. A total of 19,425,442 pieces were minted during this period, which corresponds to one third of the total production. In 1936, the economic crisis led to a cessation of monetary coinage.

From February 1945, even before the end of the Second World War, the minting of Vreneli gold coins was resumed. The gold coins of 20 francs were minted between February 1945 and April 1947. These coins were intentionally dated to 1935 and were denoted LB.

These restrikes were no longer used as a means of payment, but as a financial instrument and bullion coin. A total of 39,208,813 LB coins were minted. That was more than twice as many as in 1897-1935.

Technical data of the Swiss Vreneli gold coins

The Swiss Vreneli gold coins issued in different years all contain almost a fifth of pure gold, weighing 0.1867 ounces.

Technical data of the 10 franc Vreneli gold coins

Weight: 3,226 grams	Production period: 1911 – 1922
Diameter: 19 mm	Number of total coins printed: 2,650,056 pieces
Thickness: 0.90 mm	Design: Fritz-Ulysse Landry
Content: 900/1000 gold and 100/1000 copper	Fine gold weight: 2.90 g
Purity: 90.0% Gold	Value: 10 Swiss francs

Technical data of the 20 franc Vreneli gold coins

Weight: 6.4516 grams	Production period: 1897-1949
Diameter: 21 mm	Number of total coins printed: 58,634,255 pieces
Thickness: 1.5 mm	Design: Fritz-Ulysse Landry
Content: 900/1000 gold and 100/1000 copper	Fine gold weight: 5.81 g
Purity: 90.0% Gold	Value: 20 Swiss francs

Technical data of the 100 franc Vreneli gold coins

Weight: 32,258 grams	Production period: 1925
Diameter: 35 mm	Number of total coins printed: 5,000 pieces
Thickness: 2.2 mm	Design: Fritz-Ulysse Landry
Content: 900/1000 gold and 100/1000 copper	Fine gold weight: 29.03 g
Purity: 90.0% Gold	Value: 100 Swiss francs

Design of the Swiss Vreneli gold coins

20 Swiss Francs Design

Front: The obverse of each Vreneli Gold coin depicts a female “Swiss beauty” with the Swiss Alps in the background. For this reason, the Vreneli coins are sometimes colloquially referred to as “Swiss Lady” coins. The bust bears the inscription “HELVETIA”. At the bottom right is the signature of F. LANDRY.
Back: The reverse of the coins depicts the shield of Switzerland with an oak wreath surrounding the shield. In the lower centre of the coin is the year of minting and the mint mark “B”. The two central parts of the coin are engraved with the face value of FR 20.

The design on the obverse and reverse is by the sculptor Professor Fritz-Ulysse Landry (1842-1927). All these beautiful golden Vreneli Helvetias were minted by Swissmint at the Federal Mint in Bern. They were minted between 1897 and 1936 and reissued in 1947 and 1949.

10 Swiss Francs Design

Front: The obverse of the 10 FR Vreneli gold coin is printed with the same motif as the obverse of the 20 FR Vreneli gold coin. In the background, the female “Swiss Lady” is depicted with the Swiss Alps. The bust bears the inscription “HELVETIA”. At the bottom right is the signature of F. LANDRY.
Back: The reverse of the gold coins depicts the Swiss cross with a wreath in the upper part of the coin, the face value “10” “FR” on both sides of the coin, the year of minting slightly, including two alpine roses on the lower reverse and serpentine branches encompassing each other. The display is made in a semicircle upwards. The mint mark “B” is engraved in the lower centre.

Here, too, the design on the obverse and reverse is by the sculptor Professor Fritz-Ulysse Landry (1842-1927).

100 Swiss Francs Design

Front: The obverse of the 100 Franc Vreneli gold coin is printed with the same motif as the obverse of the 10 Franc and 20 Franc Vreneli gold coins. In the background, the female “Swiss beauty” is depicted with the Swiss Alps. In the vernacular, the Vreneli coins are also often referred to as the “Swiss Lady”. On the bust there is the inscription “HELVETIA”. At the bottom right of the margin is the signature of F. LANDRY.
Back: The reverse of the coin depicts a Swiss cross with a wreath in the upper part of the coin, the face value “100 FR” can be found on both sides of the coin and the year of minting slightly below. Furthermore, two alpine roses are depicted on the lower back and snake branches embracing each other. The design of the coin is oriented upwards in a semicircle. The mint mark “B” is engraved in the lower centre.

In 1925, the 100 franc Vreneli gold coin was minted in a limited series of 5000 pieces. It is considered the largest and most beautiful gold coin of the Swiss Confederation. This gold coin was not considered a means of payment, but a kind of special coin, which was presented by the Swiss Confederation as a gift of honor or as a diplomatic gift.

Mintage of Vreneli gold coins

Number of coins minted 10 Vreneli gold coins:

1911: 100,000 units

1912: 200,000 units

1913: 600,000 units

1914: 200,000 units

1915: 400,000 units

1916: 130,000 units

1922: 1,020,000 units

Number of coins minted by 20 Vreneli gold coins:

1897: 400,041 units

1898: 400,000 units

1899: 300,000 units

1900: 400,000 units

1901: 500,000 units

1902: 600,000 units

1903: 200,000 units

1904: 100,000 units

1905: 100,000 units

1906 : 100,000 pieces

1907: 150,000 units

1908: 355,000 units

1909: 400,000 units

1910: 375,000 units

1911: 350,000 units

1912: 450,000 units

1913: 700,000 units

1914: 700,000 units

1915: 750,000 units

1916: 300,000 units

1922: 2.783.678 pcs.

1925: 400,000 units

1926: 50,000 units

1927: 5,015,000 units

1930: 3,371,764 units

1935: 175,000 units

1935 LB: 2,008,813 units 1947: 9,200,000 units

1949: 10,000,000 units

Number of coins minted by 100 Vreneli gold coins:

1925: 5,000 units

20 Helvetia gold coins

The first coin issued by the Swiss Confederation, founded in 1848, was the 20 franc Helvetia. 1,750,000 pieces were minted. It was minted 14 years before the Vreneli. Minting began in 1883 and lasted until 1886. The obverse of the Gold coin was designed by Albert Walch and the reverse by Christian Bühler.

Motif of the Helvetia gold coin

Front: The obverse of the gold coin depicts the bust of Libertas, the bust of freedom. The open hair of the bust is held together by alpine roses and diadem. The tiara reads “LIBERTAS”. To the left of the bust, parallel to the edge, are the engravings of CONFOEDERATIO and to the right of HELVETICA.
Back: In a slightly protruding shield above a five-pointed star, an isosceles Swiss cross. To the left and right of the plate, the nominal value is indicated in 20 and FR, respectively. Below that, the year of issue is indicated. The whole picture is designed in a whole wreath.

Technical data of the 20 Helvetia gold coins

Weight: 6.45 grams	Production period: 1883-1886
Diameter: 21 mm	Number of total coins printed: 1,750,000 pieces
Thickness: 1.25 mm	Design: Albert Walch – Christian Bühler
Content: 900/1000 gold and 100/1000 copper	Fine gold weight: 5.80 g
Purity: 90.0% Gold	Value: 20 Swiss francs

Number of coins minted by 20 Helvetia gold coins:

1883:

1886:

1887:

1888:

1889:

1890:

250,000 pieces

176 Piece

4.224 pcs.

100,000 pieces

125,000 pieces

1891: 1892:

1893:

1894:

1895:

1896:

100,000 pieces

120,600 pieces

200,000 pieces

400,000 pieces

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