Saturday, 17 August 2024

3301) "100 Years of Swiss Franc, Leichtenstein": A 100 Frank (100 Franken) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) : Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2024:

3301)  "100 Years of Swiss Franc, Liechtenstein": A 100 Frank (100 Franken) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) : Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2024:

100 Years of Swiss Franc, Liechtenstein:

In 2024, the Swiss franc (plural: francs; in German: Frank, plural: Franken) has been the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920. 

The Swiss franc is legal tender since Liechtenstein is in a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. 

The 1980 treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein allows Liechtenstein to mint limited amounts of Swiss francs with a Liechtenstein inscription, but only in the form of commemorative coins (mainly issued for collectors), and they are not allowed to issue banknotes. 

Liechtenstein used the Austrian krone and heller (and, of course, the Liechtenstein krone) until 1920, and switched to the Swiss franc due to the krone's instability. Liechtenstein coins are so rare that they do not actually circulate, and no banknotes have been issued, with the exception of three emergency issues of heller in 1920. Most of the Liechtenstein franc coins have the same amount of precious metal as the Swiss franc, except for the coins minted in the late 1980s and 1990s.

The highest number of Liechtenstein franc coins 

minted was the 1 franc minted in 1924; 

60,000 were struck, but 45,355 of them were later melted

If the number of melted coins is excluded, the highest mintage would be the 50 franc piece minted in 1988 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reign of Prince Franz Joseph II and the 10 franc piece minted in 1990 commemorating the succession of Prince Hans-Adam II. Both number 35,000. 

The Principality of Liechtenstein celebrates a significant milestone: 100 years of the Swiss Franc as its national currency

The Coin:

To mark this historic occasion, an exclusive coin series will be released

Crafted in "smartminting® Ultra Deep Relief", these coins depict the Rhine Valley with topographical accuracy, symbolising the bond between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. 

All the neighboring municipalities are engraved on the edge of the coin

The exceptional minting technique, stunning colouration, and the rarity of Liechtenstein commemorative coins make these six coins true numismatic treasures. A remarkable tribute to a century-long currency union! 

The Reverse of the 100 Franken Coin depicts the Rhine Valley with topographical accuracy, symbolising the bond between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. 

All the neighboring municipalities are engraved on the edge of the coin.

The Obverse of the 100 Franken Silver Coin is titled along the periphery - FURSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN- HENDERT FRANKEN". 

The Presentation Case

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Liechtenstein; Year: 2024;  Face Value: 100 Franken; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1 Kg or 1000 grams;  Diameter/Size: 100.00 mm; Coin Quality: Silk Finish (SF); Mintage: 100 pieces; Special Technique: Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Form: Round; Coating:  Coloured.






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12) "100 Years of Swiss Franc, Liechtenstien"": A 100 Franc (100 Franken) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): MInted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt  (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich:  Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024.

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