© House of Collections
© House of Collections
20 Rappen - General Consumers Association Basel
| Brass | 3.75 g | 21 mm |
| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Type | Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens |
| Years | 1911-1927 |
| Value | 20 Rappen 0.20 CHF = EUR 0.21 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#394394 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath of vine leaves, bunches of grapes and ears of wheat, tied by a ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Basel General Consumers' Association (ACV) was founded in 1865. The principles of the consumers' associations were to obtain the most essential economic needs at the lowest possible prices in times of economic hardship. In 1890, various consumer associations merged to form the Association of Swiss Consumer Associations (VSK). The Basel ACV existed until 1969, when the VSK was reorganised on a large scale (swisscollections.ch).
