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Swiss Constitution Honored on New Gold, Silver Coins

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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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Klein Matterhorn Silver Coin Honors Major Swiss Project

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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

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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

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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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Swiss Central Bank Moved Gold From Berne to Kandersteg Bunker

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By Jan Nieuwenhuijs for Gainesville Coins …… In , it’s a state secret where the central bank stores its gold domestically. From all the information I could gather, I conclude that the Swiss central bank primarily stores its gold—and that of foreign central banks and the Bank for International Settlements—on Bundesplatz 1 in the capital […]

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New Gold Coin Celebrates Swiss Watchmaking Prowess

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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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From Decadrachms to Shooting Talers – World Coins From Atlas Numismatics

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By Atlas Numismatics ……   We are pleased to offer our latest selection of coins and medals for your consideration. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]

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Switzerland 2022 Shooting Talers Now Available for Pre-Order

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By Coin & Currency Institute …… Switzerland’s annual shooting taler is now available for preorder in advance of its February release date. Swiss Shooting Festivals date back to the 15th century when festival participants used crossbows in shooting contests. The legend of William Tell recalls this tradition. Another tradition since the 19th century is the […]

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The Morgan Dollar and the Rarest Silver Crown of the Latin Monetary Union

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By Ursula Kampmann for Numismatica Genevensis …… On November 16, 2021, Numismatica Genevensis will be auctioning a very important numismatic rarity. It is the rarest silver crown of the Latin Monetary Union. Only five specimens of this 5-franc coin from 1886 are known: three of them are located in Switzerland’s most important museums. Only two […]

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Switzerland 2021 Shooting Talers Available Now for Preorder

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Lucerne Shooting Festival First to Feature Two Shooting Talers, Due to Global Events   By Coin & Currency Institute …… Switzerland’s annual shooting taler is now available for preorder in advance of its late January to mid-February release date. The 2021 issue will be different than any that came before it. Swiss Shooting Festivals date […]

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New Influx of Fake Gold Bullion Unsettling Investors Around the World

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Increasing sophistication of bullion forgeries a concern for the United States Mint as well   By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek ….. While the numismatic world combats a growing number of sophisticated counterfeit coins from Asia, another major challenge has arisen for those who deal in gold bars. As Reuters has recently reported, there has been […]

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New Swiss Commemorative Coins Honor William Tell and Steamship La Suisse

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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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Ancient Coin News – 2,000-Year-Old Roman Bronze Coins Found in Switzerland

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Credit: Aargau canton archeology department   By Everett Millman – Gainesville Coins ……. A team of archaeologists in Switzerland are trying to make sense of a discovery that traces its origins back nearly two millennia. Somewhat strangely, a ceramic cooking pot filled with oil lamps and bronze coins was found during an effort to clear […]

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Secret Gold Vaults in the Swiss Alps

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By Everett Millman – Gainesville Coins ……. Switzerland has long had a reputation—sometimes a dubious one—for being a safe place to stash one’s wealth away from the prying eyes of tax authorities. Right or wrong, the notion of a “Swiss bank account” is synonymous with evading taxation. Now, the ultra-rich seem to have discovered a […]

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Rapp Auctions Presents New Website “Best of Rapp”

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Gems of philately and numismatics from 45 years of Rapp Auctions By Rapp Auctions…. New times consistently require new directions. Therefore Rapp Auctions has designed the new website “Best of Rapp”. It presents the best of the best from 45 years worth of Rapp Auctions to a worldwide community in both German and English. Worldclass […]

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

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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

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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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