🇨🇭 Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia
Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia price in South Africa (ZAR)
Live intrinsic gold melt value of a Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia in South Africa, quoted in ZAR. Updated every minute from the international spot price.
Melt value · South Africa
R13,760.34
0.1867 oz of gold @ 90.00% purity · 1883–1949
Quick facts
- Pure gold content
- 0.1867 oz
- Purity
- 900/1000
- Country of origin
- 🇨🇭
- Minted
- 1883–1949
Other gold coins in South Africa
| Coin | Weight (oz) | Melt (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South African Krugerrand 1oz | 1 | R73,702.92 |
| 🇺🇸 American Gold Eagle 1oz | 1 | R73,702.92 |
| 🇺🇸 American Buffalo 1oz | 1 | R73,702.92 |
| 🇨🇦 Canadian Maple Leaf 1oz | 1 | R73,702.92 |
| 🇦🇹 Austrian Philharmonic 1oz | 1 | R73,702.92 |
| 🇬🇧 British Britannia 1oz | 1 | R73,702.92 |
| 🇬🇧 British Gold Sovereign | 0.2354 | R17,349.67 |
| 🇬🇧 British Half Sovereign | 0.1177 | R8,674.83 |
| 🇺🇸 US Double Eagle $20 (pre-1933) | 0.9675 | R71,307.58 |
| 🇺🇸 US Eagle $10 (pre-1933) | 0.48375 | R35,653.79 |
FAQ
How much is a Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia worth in South Africa?
The pure-gold melt value today is about R13,760.34. Dealers typically sell above this with a 3–8% premium for bullion-grade coins, and substantially more for collector-grade examples.
Is this the buy or sell price?
Neither — it's the underlying metal value. Buy prices in South Africa include a dealer premium; sell-back prices are often a few percent below melt.
Should I melt this coin?
Generally no. Many pre-1933 and pre-1965 coins carry numismatic value well above their gold content. Always check collector value before melting.