Skip to content
AgAuNEWS Logo AgAuNEWS Logo
  • NEWS
  • QUICKLOOKS
  • COIN PROFILES
    • BULLION PROFILES
    • THEMATIC COIN GUIDES
    • ACTIVE COIN SERIES
    • COMPLETE COIN SERIES
    • FOIL SERIES PROFILES
    • SUPERGUIDES
      • 2019 YEAR OF THE PIG
      • 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG
      • 2017 YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
      • 2015 YEAR OF THE GOAT
      • 2014 YEAR OF THE HORSE
      • 2014 SILVER BULLION COINS
      • 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP
  • VIDEO CHANNEL
  • WHERE TO BUY
  • RESOURCES
    • BULLION SALES
    • LIVE SPOT PRICES
    • THE LUNAR CALENDAR
    • PRECIOUS METAL FACTS
      • GOLD FACTS
      • SILVER FACTS
      • PLATINUM FACTS
    • FORUM LINKS
      • BULLIONSTACKER
      • REDDIT COINS
      • SILVERSTACKERS
      • THE SILVER FORUM
  • ABOUT & CONTACT
  • NEWS
  • QUICKLOOKS
  • COIN PROFILES
    • BULLION PROFILES
    • THEMATIC COIN GUIDES
    • ACTIVE COIN SERIES
    • COMPLETE COIN SERIES
    • FOIL SERIES PROFILES
    • SUPERGUIDES
      • 2019 YEAR OF THE PIG
      • 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG
      • 2017 YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
      • 2015 YEAR OF THE GOAT
      • 2014 YEAR OF THE HORSE
      • 2014 SILVER BULLION COINS
      • 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP
  • VIDEO CHANNEL
  • WHERE TO BUY
  • RESOURCES
    • BULLION SALES
    • LIVE SPOT PRICES
    • THE LUNAR CALENDAR
    • PRECIOUS METAL FACTS
      • GOLD FACTS
      • SILVER FACTS
      • PLATINUM FACTS
    • FORUM LINKS
      • BULLIONSTACKER
      • REDDIT COINS
      • SILVERSTACKERS
      • THE SILVER FORUM
  • ABOUT & CONTACT
FacebookXYouTubeInstagramEmailRedditPinterestPayPal
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMENS RIGHT TO VOTE (2021 Swiss Mint)

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMENS RIGHT TO VOTE (2021 Swiss Mint)

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 this only happened fifty years ago, but I guess you learn something new every day!

The coin weighs 11.29 grams and is struck in 0.900 gold. It depicts a woman, possibly Emilie Lieberherr, the figurehead of the movement to gain the vote, placing her ballot. It’s neat enough and the Swiss Mint must have had high expectations, as the mintage is set at 5,000 pieces. As it has sold out, it seems they were correct.

PRESS: “Women’s efforts to achieve equal political rights date back to the 19th century. In 1959, two-thirds of the men voted against women’s suffrage, thus proclaiming a clear “no”. But Swiss women did not give up their fight and like-minded women increasingly joined forces. The figurehead of this dynamic women’s movement was Emilie Lieberherr, who called on her female comrades to march on Bern. Determined and equipped with banners, around 5,000 women from all over Switzerland demonstrated on the Bundesplatz in the early afternoon of 1 March 1969. On 7 February 1971, men in Switzerland were called to the polls a second time for a federal vote on introducing women’s suffrage. There was a clear majority in favour, paving the way for Swiss women to be able to have their say in future elections and votes. Thus, the Sunday on which the vote was held became one of the most important political milestones in Swiss history and the day on which Swiss women were given a voice. In the subsequent National Council elections in October 1971, eleven women were elected. Over the years that followed, the proportion of women in the National Council grew steadily, and currently stands at 42%.”

LINKS: SWISS MINT

By Mik Woodgate|2021-05-19T11:55:17+01:00May 19th, 2021|Categories: Quicklooks, History, Gold, Politics & Finance, Switzerland, Swiss Mint|0 Comments

Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!

FacebookXRedditWhatsAppTumblrPinterestEmail

Leave A Comment Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

LATEST NEWS POSTS

  • Eastern Caribbean 8: Antigua & Grenada gold and silver coins (2024 Scottsdale Mint) May 14, 2025
  • Pop Coins mixes the classical world of fine art, with an AI-infused injection of Japanese anime for its latest silver coin series May 13, 2025
  • Parthava Coin lights up the Batsignal to highlight the first in a new five-issue range of Batman comic cover silver foils May 12, 2025
  • The Royal Mint marks 150 years of iconic London department store, Liberty, with a silver, and gold, coin and medal May 9, 2025
  • Mint XXI dishes up the second wave of its Spring launch, with planets, berserkers, and fine art on the menu May 7, 2025
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW RSS NEWSLETTER

Donate to help keep AgAuNEWS buzzing

Categories

Archives

RECENT COMMENTS

  • The Future of Coin Collecting Starts with Lasers on Rule Britannia, Britannia Rule the picosecond laser engraved Waves. Royal Mint goes high-tech for bullion perennial
  • Mik Woodgate on HIGH RELIEF LINCOLN MEMORIAL ADORNS STRIKING NEW SILVER COIN FROM NIUE
  • Nick on HIGH RELIEF LINCOLN MEMORIAL ADORNS STRIKING NEW SILVER COIN FROM NIUE
  • Bob GR on King Arthur’s legendary blade, the sword Excalibur, launches MK’s new ‘Melee Weapons’ series of dimensional silver coins
  • Victor on King Arthur’s legendary blade, the sword Excalibur, launches MK’s new ‘Melee Weapons’ series of dimensional silver coins
  • Bob GR on King Arthur’s legendary blade, the sword Excalibur, launches MK’s new ‘Melee Weapons’ series of dimensional silver coins
  • Katie on A stunning stackable bust of Venus, and a set of cupcakes, comprise Coin’s Today’s latest silver oddities
Copyright 2013-25 TIGRIS REGEM LTD | All Rights Reserved
Page load link
AgAuNEWS
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
SettingsAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Go to Top