The National Bank of Switzerland has issued (9th May) new commemorative coins which focus on the country’s love for older locomotives and additionally highlights Swiss cultural heritage.
Colloquially known in Switzerland as the “Crocodiles,” these rail locomotives are more than just “old engines” for many people
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Switzerland: New silver commemorative coins honour 50th anniversary of first man on the Moon
The National Bank of Switzerland will issue (9th May) new commemorative coins which remember a fantastic accomplishment, the day when humanity first set foot on the surface of the Moon. The moon landing by American astronauts 50 years ago also represented the first highlight in space research from the University of Bern
Switzerland: 100 years of the Swiss national circus, Knie, celebrated with new silver coins
The National Bank of Switzerland has issued (24th January) new commemorative coins which celebrate the centenary anniversary of the country’s most notable entertainment performers, the internationally renowned national circus, Knie.
The historical roots of the Swiss national circus, Knie, go back to the beginning of the 19th century when Friedrich Knie joined a group of performers and thereby founded the Knie circus dynasty
Switzerland: 100 years of the Swiss national circus, Knie, celebrated with new silver coins
The National Bank of Switzerland has issued (24th January) new commemorative coins which celebrate the centenary anniversary of the country’s most notable entertainment performers, the internationally renowned national circus, Knie.
The historical roots of the Swiss national circus, Knie, go back to the beginning of the 19th century when Friedrich Knie joined a group of performers and thereby founded the Knie circus dynasty