At the time the 25-franc gold coins were minted, a new gold currency was planned but never introduced. The coin designs were not without controversy – in particular, the Latin inscription “IN ARMIS LIBERTAS ET PAX” (for freedom and peace with arms) on the 25-franc piece was criticised by the Swiss Peace Council. What created a stir at the time makes the coin all the more valuable today. As a tribute to these coins, the reverse of the 2024 25-franc gold coin features the iconic Swiss cross, the value of 25 francs and the inscription “CONFEDERATIO HELVETICA”. The obverse, on the other hand, is new. It is somewhat reminiscent of the 20-franc Vreneli coin from 1871: the Swiss coat of arms with the Swiss cross in a square with blooming Alpine rose branches, framed by the inscription “SWITZERLAND” and the year 2024.
The lettered edge of the 2024 25-franc gold coin consists of 13 stars and the motto “DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT”, which means “the Lord will provide” and comes from the Bible, Genesis 22.8. It was first inscribed on Bernese coins in 1716 and has been used on the 5-franc coin since 1888. In 2024, this motto was minted for the first time on modern 25-franc gold coins, making this coin unique. The 2024 25-franc gold coin was issued in a limited edition of 5,000 in proof quality. Collectors are already looking forward to the 25-franc gold coins in this design, which will be issued each year from 2026.
