Collector's coins
Swissmint commemorative coins – reflecting the distinctiveness of Switzerland
Since 1936, the Swiss Confederation has been issuing commemorative coins to mark significant historical and cultural events, or to honour outstanding personalities. Tribute is also paid to typical aspects of Swiss cultural life.
True to tradition, commemorative coins are the work of Swiss artists. In collaboration with the Federal Office of Culture, Swissmint commissions the design of new coins and also organises design competitions.
These special-issue coins bear a legal face value and are minted in limited editions. They are available in the qualities 'polished plate' (proof) and 'uncirculated'. The Swiss Confederation uses the net proceeds from the sale of commemorative coins to promote cultural projects throughout Switzerland.
Trial minting of commemorative coins
List of trial minting of commemorative coins
Annual circulation coin sets
Annual circulation coin sets comprise all currently circulated denominations from the 5-centimes piece to the 5-franc piece. These coin sets additionally include a bimetal commemorative coin bearing a legal face value of 10 Swiss francs. The annual circulation coin sets are available in polished plate (proof) and brilliant uncirculated minting qualities.
Since 1936, the Swiss Confederation has been issuing commemorative coins to mark significant historical and cultural events, or to honour outstanding personalities. Tribute is also paid to typical aspects of Swiss cultural life.
True to tradition, commemorative coins are the work of Swiss artists. In collaboration with the Federal Office of Culture, Swissmint commissions the design of new coins and also organises design competitions.
These special-issue coins bear a legal face value and are minted in limited editions. They are available in the qualities 'polished plate' (proof) and 'uncirculated'. The Swiss Confederation uses the net proceeds from the sale of commemorative coins to promote cultural projects throughout Switzerland.
- Images of the commemorative coins in gold (PDF, 411Kb)
- Images of the commemorative coins in silver (PDF, 1511Kb)
- Images of the commemorative coins in bimetal (PDF, 489Kb)
- Images of the commemorative coins in cupronickel (PDF, 831Kb)
Trial minting of commemorative coins
List of trial minting of commemorative coins
Annual circulation coin sets
Annual circulation coin sets comprise all currently circulated denominations from the 5-centimes piece to the 5-franc piece. These coin sets additionally include a bimetal commemorative coin bearing a legal face value of 10 Swiss francs. The annual circulation coin sets are available in polished plate (proof) and brilliant uncirculated minting qualities.
| Coin set brilliant uncirculated |
Coin set proof |