In a first for the Swiss Mint, they're issuing a platinum coin. Struck in 13.89 grams of 0.9995 platinum, it's not only is made of the metal, it has it as its subject as well. The reverse face of the coin consists of a mix of chemical symbolism and data, including the metals atomic weight, position in the [...]
In a rare twist for the normally quite conservative Swiss Mint, they issued a few weeks ago, a coin with a glow-in-the-dark application on its reverse face. Normally the reserve of mythology and media-based coins, the mint has incorporated it into a science themed coin for a change. The science in question is hydro-electric power [...]
Swiss Mint launches a mind-bending coin celebrating the illusions of artist Sandro del-Prete When you think of mind-twisting pieces of art, the first name that springs to mind is the legendary M.C. Escher, but that isn't to say his is the only voice in the genre. One of the loudest is Swiss artist Sandro del Prete, who [...]
The latest gold coin from the Swiss Mint celebrates an event that probably should have taken place considerably sooner than it did. In 1971, after having rejected the notion just a dozen years before, the Swiss people finally decided to let women have the right to vote. Seems amazing that in a progressive European country like Switzerland that [...]
The writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt kicks off the Swiss Mints silver coin selection for 2021 The Swiss Mint's first new silver coin of the year is an homage to one of their more famous writers, Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Now, I'm not going to insult your intelligence by telling you I know anything about the mans work, so check [...]
The hills are alive with the sound of Ducati's! Swiss Mint wraps up its Alpine Passes series and more. The Swiss Mint continues its unique look at the geography, technology and people of the beautiful Alpine nation of Switzerland with three new additions to their range of silver numismatics. Two are unique designs, and one is the [...]
World's smallest gold coin is 2.96mm and 1/500oz! Swiss Mint stuns with tiny minting milestone We don't normally associate the Swiss Mint with the weird and unusual when it comes to new coins, but their latest effort certainly fits that description. A look at the image here shows a simple depiction [...]
Switzerland's numismatic journey through its Alpine routes continues with the Furka Pass from 007's Goldfinger Following last years yodel down the Klausen Pass for their first issue in the Swiss Alpine Passes series of silver coins, the Swiss Mint is back with the Furka Pass. This is another of those epic-looking routes that make [...]
Swiss Mint puts the Alpine countries renowned Crocodile locomotive on its annual gold coin The Swiss Mint isn't a hugely prolific one, but they do bring a certain quirky charm with their style and choice of subject. They generally only issue a single gold coin every year, and the last three years [...]
One Small Step: The Swiss Mint makes a rare foray into foreign events with a moon landing coin The coins commemorating the epic 1969 moon landing continue to flow and they represent a great reminder that this wasn't just a US endeavour.Much of the science and technology behind this ground-breaking mission originated [...]
