Since the introduction of the Swiss franc in 1850, we have preserved specimen copies of all the coins and medals we have minted. Over the years, this has grown into Switzerland’s numismatic heritage. Daniela Weithaler, the new Head of Marketing and Sales at Swissmint, presents the first highlight from this collection.

By the time this magazine is published, we will have minted 9 million 2-franc coins in 2024. We would like to use this figure as an opportunity to tell you more about this coin.

To mark the Wehranleihe (War Bond) issued in 1936 to raise money for the Swiss military, the Federal Council issued the first special coin in 0.835 silver with a face value of CHF 5. Further issues of coins on various themes followed at irregular intervals until 1963. Aimed primarily at collectors, they were also intended to raise money for the state coffers.