The Federal Swiss Mint have issued (4th May) a new silver coin that pays tribute to one of Switzerland’s most endearing national treasures, the Uri steamboat. The Uri is Switzerland’s oldest paddle steamer and the oldest ship in the Schiffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstattersees (SGV) company’s fleet, having embarked on its maiden voyage in 1901
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Switzerland: New “Steamboat” coin series launched with Uri paddle steamer
The Federal Swiss Mint have issued (4th May) a new silver coin that pays tribute to one of Switzerland’s most endearing national treasures, the Uri steamboat. The Uri is Switzerland’s oldest paddle steamer and the oldest ship in the Schiffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstattersees (SGV) company’s fleet, having embarked on its maiden voyage in 1901