New bimetallic coin dedicated to the Cow fighting in Valais
The Federal Mint Swissmint is issuing the second piece in the series "Swiss customs" with the commemorative coin "Cow fighting". The new Bimetallic Coin is available from 19th January onwards.
Swiss customs are very much alive. Thousands of spectators watch the cow fights in the Canton of Valais with duelling cows from the Eringer (Hérens) race. The animals are used to fighting against their female rivals; it is part of their natural disposition in their struggle to secure a predominant place in the herd. The ritual has been a public celebration in the Canton of Valais since 1922. Regional queens are chosen during preliminary rounds. Successful cows qualify for the great finale in Aproz. That is where the Queen of Queens is chosen every year.
The Federal MintSwissmint is dedicating a bimetallic coin in the series "Swiss customs" to this Valais custom known and enjoyed all over Switzerland. The commemorative coin has a face value of 10 Swiss francs. It was designed by the Valais graphic designer, artist and illustrator Dominique Studer and is available in the minting qualities "uncirculated" and "proof" in a presentation case at our online-shop or from selected coin dealers and banks. The current motif "Cow fighting" also supplements the Swiss circulation coins in the 2012 coin set.