100 Years 100-Franc Vreneli
The special anniversary issue “100 Years 100-Franc Vreneli” was presented for the first time at the World Money Fair in Berlin. The gold coin, whose design perfectly combines innovation and tradition, will be available from July 1, 2025.
The 1925 Vreneli
The 100-franc Vreneli of 1925 is an exceptional gold coin whose artistic design and symbolic status make it unique in the history of Swiss minting. Unlike the 10- and 20-franc versions, which were minted in much larger numbers, the 100-franc Vreneli was created in a limited edition of just 5,000. This makes it one of the rarest editions in the Vreneli series.
2025: 100 Years 100-Franc Vreneli
The symbolism of the new coin design
Unlike the historic Vreneli, the effigy of Helvetia is presented not in profile, but from the front. Helvetia’s pride in its richly traditional past, illustrated by the raised elements and its determined gaze towards the future, represented by the open surfaces, come together in a design that harmoniously combines history and vision. In this way, the coin reinterprets the design elements of the historic Vreneli with a visible respect for tradition.
Reverse
On the reverse, the face value of 100 francs can be seen on the left half, while the original 100-franc Vreneli bust is depicted on the right half. Additional gentians and alpine roses complete the design. The signature of the artist Chiara Principe and a “B” for Bern are finely visible.
Obverse
As in 1925, the gold Vreneli is made of a 900 gold alloy, has a diameter of 35mm and weighs 32.258g. On the obverse, the new gold Vreneli contains echoes of the original, combining the radiating Swiss cross above the Swiss alps with gentians and alpine roses. The image of Vreneli portrays her gazing into the future, and links old and new history. Her head is crowned with a laurel wreath as a symbol of wisdom and triumph, and the edelweiss as a symbol of Switzerland. On the right, the anniversary dates are stamped, surrounded by the words “CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA”.
Rules for the purchase of the “100 Years 100-Franc Vreneli” coin
- Start of sale: The coin is available exclusively in the online shop from July 1, 2025, 9:00 am.
- Subscription and pre-orders: This coin is not included in the subscription and pre-orders are not possible.
- Limitation: purchase is limited to one unit per person.
- Account required: an eIAM login (CH-Login) is required to order in the online store. Information on registration can be found on the official website: www.eiam.swiss.