20 francs - Lake Geneva

With around 1,500 lakes and a dense network of rivers, Switzerland is considered an important water reservoir in the heart of Europe. Its lakes not only shape the landscape but also serve as habitats for numerous animal and plant species. At the same time, they are places of tranquillity, leisure and inspiration. With the “Swiss Lakes” coin series, Swissmint is paying tribute to this extraordinary natural and cultural heritage and sending a clear signal about its importance. The series will be completed in 2027 with the special coin “Lake Lucerne”. The obverse shows a bird's-eye view of Switzerland's largest lake. The landscapes surrounding the lake are outlined with contoured lines towards the edge of the coin. The name of the lake appears in cursive letters next to the image and blends harmoniously into the landscapes of the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais, as well as France.