Latest special coin to be issued: the 20-franc "Switzerland" silver coin in honour of Switzerland
Federal Mint Swissmint
Bern, 10. 09. 2024 - On 12 September
2024, the Federal Mint Swissmint will launch the 20-franc silver coin
entitled "Switzerland" in honour of the country becoming a federal
state in 1848. The limited-edition special coin will go on sale on
Switzerland's unofficial birthday.
Swissmint produces
exclusive limited-edition collector coins under the name "Swiss
special coins". The Switzerland special coin commemorates the
proclamation of Switzerland as a federal state on 12 September 1848
and celebrates Switzerland's unofficial birthday. The coin highlights
the history of Switzerland and recalls the modern Swiss Federal
Constitution, which came into force in 1848. The coin issue honours
this event and is intended to show the importance of the federal
structure, which is crucial for Switzerland's innovative strength,
dialogue and national cohesion.
The special coins bring our
country's history and memories to life
The 20g "Switzerland"
silver special coin features typically Swiss motifs on the obverse and
reflects the history and culture of our country. "With this coin, we
want to offer every Swiss citizen and all visitors a souvenir of
Switzerland," explains Jan Niklas Betz, Deputy General Manager and
Head of Marketing/Sales at Swissmint. The reverse bears all the
cantonal coats of arms, with Switzerland in the centre. This special
coin has a face value of CHF 20 and will be available for purchase
from 12 September. 7,500 coins in uncirculated quality, 4,800 coins in
proof quality and an additional 200 coins with an artist's certificate
will be issued.
Each special coin is a miniature work of art
The Federal Mint Swissmint produces Swiss franc coins on
behalf of the Swiss Confederation. These have been created in the
heart of Switzerland since 1855, and in the popular Kirchenfeld
district of Bern since 1906. Since 1936, Swissmint has also minted
special coins to commemorate important historical and cultural events
and to honour prominent figures. Each of these special coins is a
miniature work of art in a unique tradition of artistry and
craftsmanship.
The Federal Constitution of 1848 The Federal
Constitution of 1848 laid the foundations for the modern Swiss federal
state. It replaced the confederation of cantons and marked the
unofficial birth of the Swiss state on 12 September 1848. The Federal
Assembly was designated as the supreme power for the first time and
established the basis of today's state structure.
Federal Mint
Swissmint The Federal Mint Swissmint produces the country's coins for
use in everyday payment transactions. It also regularly issues
circulation and special coins of particular quality for the numismatic
market. Special coins in bimetal, silver or gold bear an official,
state-guaranteed, face value and are available in various minting
qualities.
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