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Swiss Constitution Honored on New Gold, Silver Coins

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 12, 1848, the old Swiss Confederation became a federal state and the first permanent democracy in Europe. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of modern Switzerland, Swissmint, which produces exclusive and limited collector coins under the name “Swiss special coins”, is putting a new special coin into circulation. As […]

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Silver Coin Honors 200 Years of Swiss Shooting Sports Federation

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November last year, a new era was ushered in at Swissmint, the Federal Mint, with the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand. From June 2, 2023, the latest creation, Swiss Shooting Sports Federation, will be available to mark the 200th anniversary of that organization. Swissmint produces exclusive and limited-edition collector […]

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Klein Matterhorn Silver Coin Honors Major Swiss Project

Matterhorn  By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November 2022, a new era began at the Federal Mint Swissmint with great momentum and the launch of the Mani Matter silver coin under the new “Swiss special coins” brand. From 21 March 2023, the latest creation, the Klein Matterhorn cable car coin, will be available to mark […]

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Swiss Mint Issues New Rosenlaui Glacier Bimetallic Coin

By Federal Mint Swissmint ……   The Federal Mint Swissmint has issued the new Rosenlaui Glacier bimetallic coin, continuing the three-part Swiss glaciers series launched in 2022. For the first time, Swissmint has offered the coin in Uncirculated quality in a coin box with a folded card with information in English, French, German, and Italian, […]

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Swiss Mint Launches New Brand With Mani Matter Silver Coin

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… From November 24, 2022, all of Switzerland’s special coins are on sale under the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand, thereby marking the beginning of a new chapter in Swissmint’s history. The Mani Matter silver coin is thus the first coin to be issued under the new brand. Released 50 years […]

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New Gold Coin Celebrates Swiss Watchmaking Prowess

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 29, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched the new coin honoring Switzerland’s watchmaking industry, “Timemachine”, available starting from CHF 419 (about $24 USD at the time of publication) at www.swissmintshop.ch. It is the first gold coin from Swissmint with a face value of CHF 25 to enter circulation. […]

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Swiss Mint Issues Solar Energy Coin – Second in Series

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On Thursday, July 21, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint issued the new “Solar Energy” 20-franc silver coin with color and fluorescent elements, continuing the three-part “Energy of the Future” series launched last year. In addition to hydropower, the main sources of renewable energy in Switzerland are solar and wind power, […]

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New Swiss Gold Coin Commemorates 100 Years Since Last 10 Franc Vreneli

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint is commemorating the last minting of the gold Vreneli with a face value of CHF 10 in 1922 with the gold coin “100 year anniversary of the last minting of the 10-franc Vreneli”, which will be issued on May 11, 2022. “100 Year Anniversary of the […]

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Swiss Mint Issues New Commemorative Coins, Including First Platinum

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On January 13, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new commemorative coins. The platinum coin is the first coin of its kind that is available for sale only in Proof quality and only online. Swissmint is launching the three-part Swiss Glaciers series with the Morteratsch glacier bimetallic coin. Platinum […]

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Hydropower! Colorized and Glow-in-the-Dark Swiss 20 Franc

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 9, 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the Future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a colored coin with additional fluorescent elements that glow in the dark. The new […]

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Hydropower! Colorized and Glow-in-the-Dark Swiss 20 Franc

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 9, 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the Future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a colored coin with additional fluorescent elements that glow in the dark. The new […]

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Swiss Mint Issues New Commemorative Coins: “50 Years of Women’s Right to Vote” and “Illusion – The Bridge of Life”

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On April 29, 2021, the Federal Mint Swissmint will launch two new commemorative coins. With the gold coin “50 years of Swiss women’s right to vote”, Swissmint is commemorating the introduction of votes for women at federal level. “The Bridge of Life”, one of Sandro Del-Prete’s best-known works, adorns the […]

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Swiss Mint Receives Two Numismatic Guinness World Records

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint is delighted to be awarded two numismatic world records. Guinness World Records™ has recognized the ¼-franc gold coin issued in 2020 as the world’s smallest commemorative coin, and the 10-centime coin as the oldest unaltered coin still in circulation. Apart from the year-date, the obverse and […]

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Swiss Mint Issues Two New Commemorative Coins: “Friedrich Dürrenmatt” and “Fox”

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On January 21, 2021, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new commemorative coins for coin collectors, enthusiasts and fans. Friedrich Dürrenmatt, one of the most successful German-language writers, who would have celebrated his hundredth birthday this year, is being honoured with a silver coin. Swissmint is also concluding the three-part […]

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Roger Federer in Gold Among 4 New Coins Issued by Swiss Mint

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… Four new coins from Swissmint went on sale on September 3, 2020. After the huge demand for the Roger Federer silver coins, the Mint has now issued 10,000 Roger Federer gold coins with a new design. At the same time, another 40,000 Roger Federer silver coins have been struck. […]

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Swiss Mint Issues World’s Smallest Gold Coin showing Albert Einstein

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Smallest Gold Coin in the World With determination, patience, and ingenuity, Albert Einstein established his enduring fame in 1905 with the formula “E = mc2“, revolutionizing the world of physics. Swissmint has now tried to revolutionize the world of coins with the striking of the “smallest gold coin […]

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Swiss Mint Honors Tennis Star Roger Federer with Presale of New Silver Coin

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… For the first time in its history, the Federal Mint Swissmint has dedicated a commemorative coin to a living person: tennis champion Roger Federer. One of if not the most important individual Swiss athletes is also Switzerland’s perfect ambassador to the rest of the world. It is all reason […]

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Furka Pass Commemorated on New Silver Swiss Coin

2019 Christmas coin set also available from Swissmint   By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 12, 2019, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched a new 20 Franc silver coin commemorating the Furka Pass. This is the second issue–after the Klausen Pass–of a three-part series entitled “Swiss Alpine Passes“. And in addition to this, the […]

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Two New Swiss Commemoratives: “Crocodile” Locomotive and 50th Anniversary Moon Landing Coins

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… On May 9, 2019, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new collector coins. The first honors the 100th anniversary of the locomotive “Crocodile” with a gold coin. The second commemorative, a silver coin this time, honors the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which the University of […]

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Modern World Coins – Three New Swiss Commemoratives

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint recently launched three new commemorative coins for collectors. The first coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Swiss National Circus Knie, a colored silver Proof coin. The second coin is also silver and honors the steamer Blümlisalp, which concludes the three-coin “Swiss Steamships” series. The […]

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New Swiss Commemorative Coins Honor William Tell and Steamship La Suisse

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …… William Tell 50 Franc Gold Coin On April 26, 2018, the Swiss Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new special coins for collectors and lovers. The gold coin “Wilhelm Tell” is dedicated to the most famous Swiss, while the Mint continues its three-part “Swiss steamships” series, launched in 2017, with […]

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Modern World Coins – New Swiss Commemoratives in Alpine Flower, Passes Series

By The Federal Mint Swissmint ……   On January 25, 2018, the Federal Mint Swissmint launches two new commemorative coins for collectors and lovers. The bimetallic Silver Thistle coin concludes the three-part series “Flora Alpina”. At the same time, Klausenpass launches a new series of silver commemorative coins on Swiss Alpine passes. Silver Thistle The […]

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New Swiss Commemorative Gold Coin, Christmas Coin Set Released

By The Federal Mint Swissmint …. On September 14, 2017, the Federal Mint Swissmint opened sales for a new gold collector coin commemorating the famous Saint Bernard dog Barry, as well as the 2017 Swiss Christmas coin set and medal. Barry At the Great St. Bernhard Pass at 2469 m above sea the Augustine Chorherren […]

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New World Commemorative Coins from Swiss Mint: Yodeling & Steamship Uri

By The Federal Mint Swissmint ….   On 4 May 2017 the Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new ones Special coins for collectors and lovers. Just in time for the Swiss Jodlerfest (Yodeling Festival) in Brig-Glis appears a silver commemorative coin featuring an iodine miner. The second silver coin features the oldest paddle-wheel steamer in […]

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Rapp Auctions: L’Excellence Suisse – Switzerland’s Most Precious Coins

By Rapp Auctions ….. From 2 to 12 May 2017, the international auction house Rapp will be presenting a comprehensive exhibition of Switzerland’s most precious and rare coins in cooperation with Chaponnière & Firmenich SA. The exhibition tells the story of Switzerland’s coins and documents the creation of the Swiss Franc. Are you interested in […]

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Ancient & World Coins – New from Atlas Numismatics

By Atlas Numismatics ……   New Inventory These six coins are just a sample of the 398 recent additions to our inventory. We have added new material in Ancient (29), World (362) and US (6). Pedigreed Cnidus (Knidos) Drachm http://atlasnumismatics.com/1041010 This and the following images courtesy of Atlas Numismatics 1041010 | GREEK. CARIA. Cnidus (Knidos). […]

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New Swiss Commemorative Coins: “Hornussen” and “2000 years of Aventicum”

By The Federal Mint Swissmint…. On 7 May 2015, the Federal Mint Swissmint is launching the sale of two new Swiss commemorative coins for collectors and enthusiasts. The silver coin is dedicated to the Swiss national sport “Hornussen”, while the central theme of the gold coin is “2000 years of Aventicum”. “Hornussen” is considered to […]

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New Swiss Commemorative Coins Released Jan. 22, 2015

By The Federal Mint Swissmint….   On 22 January 2015, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched three new commemorative coins for coin enthusiasts and collectors. A bimetallic coin celebrates the custom of the descent from Alpine pastures. The first of two silver coins is dedicated to the innovative “Solar Impulse” project, while the second is dedicated […]

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