Archive – Switzerland
A numismatic relic of the Miracle of Bern
On November 22, 2011, the auction house Rapp in Wil will auction off a numismatic relic of one remarkable event in the history of sports. On July 4, 1954 Lászlo Budai and the legendary “Mighty Magyars” won “only” silver... [ more ]
Introduction 'The People of Zurich and their Money' Part 2
Our occasional series ‘The People of Zurich and their Money’ will present one exciting chapter of Swiss numismatics and economic history at a time. The introduction provides an initial overview in two parts. This second section takes us from the Thirty Years War all the way to the present day. [ more ]
New Swiss commemorative coins: "Bernina Railway" and "Marmot"
On January 21, 2010 the Federal Mint Swissmint has issued a silver coin to mark the 100th anniversary of the Bernina Line. A coin will also be issued to complete the ... [ more ]
Swiss commemorative coin for Henry Dunant
The Swiss Confederation is issuing a 20 franc silver coin on the occasion of Dunant Year 2010. It was presented for the first time on the World Red Cross Day on 8th May... [ more ]
Swiss gold coin to commemorate Anker Year 2010
The Federal Mint Swissmint is taking the commemorative year for Albert Anker as the occasion to salute the famous Swiss artist with the official 2010 gold coin... [ more ]
Swissmint Awarded Otto Paul Wenger Prize
The prestigious Otto Paul Wenger Prize was awarded to “swissmint” by the Association of Swiss Professional Numismatists. [ more ]
Swiss commemorative coins 2011
In 2011 the SwissMint promotes an interesting coin program rich in variety. The new coins will be dedicated to Max Frisch, Swiss customs, the “Schellenursli” and the Pilatus Railway.
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New selling prices for Swiss commemorative coins
Extraordinary developments in the precious metal and non-ferrous metal market have led to price increases for Swiss commemorative coins... [ more ]
„A Bell for Ursli“ in Gold
On May 26, 2011 the Swissmint issues the gold coin “A Bell for Ursli”. This is a numismatic appreciation of the famous and taking figure of Schellenursli invented by the Swiss designer and artist Alois Carigiet and the author Selina Chönz... [ more ]
University of Vienna awarded Otto Paul Wenger Prize
The prestigious Otto Paul Wenger Prize was awarded to the Institute for Numismatics and Monetary History of the University of Vienna by the Association of Swiss Professional Numismatists. Of special merit are the Institute’s publications... [ more ]
Swiss Mint dedicates coin to traditional cow fights
Each year in the Canton of Valais in Switzerland the strongest cow, the “Queen of the Queens”, is crowned after many fights. She leads the traditional driving of the cattles to the Alpine pastures. This custom of cow fighting is vivid more than ever and therefore the Federal Swiss Mint has dedicated a coin to it. [ more ]
Silver on the centenary of the Jungfrau Railway
Swiss Mint closes the series on the subject of “mountain railways” with a 20 CHF silver coin depicting the motif “100 years of Jungfrau Railway”. This issue commemorates the fact that this track made the whole area accessible leading to the highest station in Europe. [ more ]
Changeover at Swissmint
For nearly 15 years Kurt Rohrer had headed the Swissmint. Now the moment of his retirement is approaching. His successor is Marius Haldimann, previously vice-director. [ more ]
New Swiss Commemorative Coins
Swissmint honours Silvesterchlausen, a custom rooted in Appenzell Ausserrhoden with a bimetallic coin. A silver coin is dedicated to the daredevil flight across the Alps by the Swiss Oskar Bider. [ more ]
On the future of smallest denominations in Western Europe
The future of 1- and 2-euro cent coins is open according to a EU Commission press release. However, in contrary to the worldwide trend of abolishing the smallest coins due to high production costs Switzerland decided to keep the coin with the lowest face value. [ more ]