3455) The new "Switzerland" silver coin offers a fascinating representation of the country in all its facets. The design is characterised by an eye for detail, with numerous symbols representing Switzerland's diversity and unity: Date of Coin issue: 12.09.2024:
On 12.09.1848, modern Switzerland came into being with the Federal Constitution, as a federal state created by the union of the cantons.
This date is dedicated to the issue of this coin, which pays tribute to Switzerland's federal structure.
This structure is crucial to Switzerland's innovative strength, dialogue and national cohesion.
The Coin:
This special coin symbolises Switzerland and all its cantons.
The Reverse of the CHF 20 Silver Coin depicts mountains evoking the Swiss Alps, a railway in reference to the dense rail network, the Edelweiss being an emblematic Alpine flower, a quartz crystal echoing the mineral wealth of the Alps, and a bridge symbolising technical infrastructure.
Cogwheels refer to watchmaking, and a cheese symbolises the famous Swiss cheese-making tradition.
The flags of the 26 cantons are shown on the Obverse.
The 20g special coin "Switzerland", made of silver 999, stands out among other things with the impressively detailed reverse.
Additionally, the face value of "CHF 20" is shown.
The Swissmint Boutique will be open for the first time on 12 September to sell the special "Switzerland" coin.
Information on the coins:
Legal face value: CHF
20
Alloy: Silver 999
Diameter: 33 mm
Weight: 20 g
Mintage:
Uncirculated (U):
7,500 units
Proof (P) in presentation case: 4,800 units
Proof in presentation case with certificate from the artist: 200 units*
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16) "The Art of Brewing Beer" Stamp, Swiss Post: A set of two Stamps depicting two varieties of Beer, popular in Switzerland, issued by Swiss Post: Date of issue: 05.09.2019
17) Roger Federer, Switzerland: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued by the Federal Swiss Mint commemorating the achievements of the legendary Tennis Player: Coin issue date: 23.01.2020
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19) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020
20) 200 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 12.09.2019: Sixth and last of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series released by the Bank in a phased manner
21) International Year of Plant Health, Switzerland: A Postage Stamp of CHF 0.85 issued by Swiss Post depicting a Japanese beetle eating a healthy plant leaf: Date os stamp issue: 05.03.2020
23) Orell Fussli (1519-2019), Switzerland: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary milestone of the Banknote and Security Paper printng major with the issue of a House Note
25) Microscopic Art, Switzerland: A set of two stamps of the values of 0.85 and 1.00 Swiss franc issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020
26) 150th Anniversary of the Swiss Fire Brigade Association, Switzerland: A 20 Swiss Franc Silver Coin issued by the Swiss Mint, commemorates the milestone: Date of Coin issue: 03.09.2020
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