2913) Swiss Constitution - 175th Anniversary (1848-2023), Switzerland (CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA - Swiss Federation): 50-Franc (Gold) and 20-Franc (Silver) Coins issued by the Swiss Mint to celebrate the milestone: Date/Year of Coins issue: 01.07.2023:
The Header/Banner showcases the Obverse and Reverse of the Gold and Silver Coins against a background representative image of the Swiss Alps
On 12.09.1848, the old Swiss Confederation became a Federal State and the first lasting democracy in Europe.
The First Constitution was also adopted, on this day when the old Confederation became a Federal State and the first permanent democracy in Europe.
The first Federal Constitution was a veritable stroke of genius – with it, the Swiss forefathers created an institutional foundation for modern Switzerland in a very short time that remains stable to this day.
The Swiss Federal Mint has issued commemorative 50-franc (Gold) and 20-franc (Silver) coins, which celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the First Swiss Constitution (12.09.1848 to 12.09.2023).
The Commemoratve Coins:
The Reverse of the 50 Franc (Gold) and 20 Franc (Silver) Coins, which is shared on both the gold and silver coins, depicts symbols of peace and nationhood, including a stylised dove with a sprig of an olive branch on the left side.
To the right are two hands, those of a parent and child, symbolising the Swiss family, and in the middle are sheaths of wheat in reference to Switzerland’s wealth and abundance.
Above the design is the image of an eye, ever watchful of the Swiss Confederation from above.
On the outer periphery is the inscription - “Federal Constitution” in the four official languages of Switzerland: German, Italian, French, and Romansh.
The legend "1848 – 2023 – BUNDESVERFASSUNG – COSTITUZIONE FEDERALE – CONSTITUTION FÉDÉRAL – CONSTITUZIUN FEDERALA" is separated by Swiss crosses.
The Obverse of the 50 Franc (Gold) and 20 Franc (Silver) Coins features a standing contemporary allegorical figure whose left arm leans on the Swiss coat of arms.
In her right hand, and as the figure of a peacemaker, she holds an olive branch.
A dove of peace is seen flying to the right.
On the outer periphery is the text "CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2023", with a Swiss cross shown at the top. Below is the denomination of 50 FR (gold) or 20 FR (silver) with the mintmark B (Berne) seen just after the year of issue.
The Coins have been issued in two Variants Gold and Silver:
i) The specifications of the 50 Swiss Franc Gold Coin are:
Country of issue: Switzerland (Confedration Helvetica - Swiss Confederation); Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.07.2023; Coin Theme: 175 years of the Federal Constitution; Denomination/Face Value: 50 Swiss Franc); Metal Composition: .900 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 11.29 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: SwissMint; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Designer: Peter Salzmann of Olten.
ii) The specifications of the 20 Swiss Franc Silver Coin are:
Country of issue: Switzerland (Confedration Helvetica - Swiss Confederation); Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.07.2023; Coin Theme: 175 years of the Federal Constitution; Denomination/Face Value: 20 Swiss Franc); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 20.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 33.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P) + Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: SwissMint; Mintage: 4,250 (Proof) + 10,000 (BU) pieces; Designer: Peter Salzmann of Olten.
The Presentation Packs with Coins and Shippers
- The Brilliant Uncirculated 20-Franc coins are encapsulated and available as a separate purchase.
- *20-Franc: The Proof Silver Coins are available as follows:
a) Proof in a Presentation Case, 4,250 coins in a presentation case along with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA),
b) 250 coins with a signed certificate from the designer, and
c) 1,000 coins presented as a two-coin set with the gold coin.
- *50-franc: The Proof gold coins are available as follows:
a) 3,750 coins in a presentation case along with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA),
b) 250 coins with a signed certificate from the designer, and
c) 1,000 coins presented as a two-coin set with the silver coin.
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