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Description
Mani Matter (1936–1972), born Hans-Peter Matter, was a beloved Swiss singer-songwriter. Born in Herzogenbuchsee, Canton of Bern, Matter began performing his own chansons in contemporary Bernese German during his youth in Bern. Accompanied by his guitar, he entertained audiences at local venues and on the radio. Tragically, he passed away in a car accident while en route to a concert. Despite his untimely death, Matter's legacy endures through his Bernese German songs, which remain popular in Switzerland's German-speaking regions. His influence on Bern's dialect music scene persists, with his songs frequently covered and taught in schools as examples of soft irony.
Engraver: Remo Mascherini
Obverse
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Depicts Mani Matteron the right with his guitar on the left featuring his name and lifespan. The engraver's name is positioned at the bottom. MANI |
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Reverse
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Depicts a bird and a mask, both drawings by Mani Matter, as well as a score of music from his song in the Bernese dialect entitled Dr. Alpeflug, which flows from the mask’s open mouth; the corresponding lyrics are shown below it., while the denomination is located at the bottom, surrounded by the country name above. The issuing year and mintmark (where "B" denotes the Bern Mint) follow the country's name. CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2022 |
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"Dominus Providebit," meaning "the Lord will provide," originated from Genesis 22:8 and was initially featured on Bern coins in 1716. To enhance protection against counterfeiting, the Federal Mint incorporated this motto into the border script of the 20-franc pieces in 1886. DOMICNUS | PROVIDEBIT *********** | ** |
20 Francs
50th Anniversary of Death of Mani Matter
KM# 196
50th Anniversary of Death of Mani Matter
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