From an idea to a finished special coin

The many stages of a special coin, from initial design right up to the much sought-after collector's item in proof or brilliant uncirculated quality.

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Outlook for 2026

We have plenty of new coins in the pipeline for the first half of 2026:

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Review of special coins in 2025

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175 Years of the Swiss franc

The Swiss franc has been Switzerland's currency since 1850. Its legal basis is the Act on Federal Coinage. Before then, payments were made in cantonal currencies: guilders, francs, batzen, dubloons and denari.

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Special coin: Pioneers of Swiss aviation

It is made of silver 999, weighs 20g and has a diameter of 33mm.

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In 2026 we will be celebrating 125 years of the Aero Club of Switzerland

To mark this event in style, Swissmint is issuing the new Swiss Aviation coin series.

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Switzerland's lakes: A tourist attraction

Switzerland is renowned for its captivating lakes, which are hugely important not just as landscapes but also culturally and economically. A coin series featuring these lakes offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Switzerland's natural beauty and diversity. This coin is aimed at both collectors and lovers of Swiss nature and culture. We asked Markus Tschannen, corporate communications project manager/media spokesperson at Switzerland Tourism, how important lakes are for Swiss tourism.
Read his answers here.

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Europe's reservoir: New special coin series featuring – swiss lakes

With around 1,500 lakes and innumerable rivers, Switzerland is a reservoir at the heart of Europe. On 30 October, Swissmint issued the first two coins in a new four-part series on Swiss lakes.

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Jean Tinguely

On 22 May 2025, Jean Tinguely would have turned 100, making it the perfect occasion for the Federal Mint Swissmint to launch the new “Jean Tinguely” special coin.

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150 years of the Federal Supreme Court

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Federal Supreme Court, Swissmint has launched a new bimetal coin, “150 years Swiss Federal Supreme Court”. The distinctive features of this coin are the number 150 along with a modern pictorial interpretation of Lady Justice.

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CERN silver coin – A symbol of Swiss and global innovation

On 13 March 2025, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched the new “CERN” special coin. CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) is the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.

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Matterhorn – 2kg edition

On 14 July 2025, it will be 160 years since the first ascent of the Matterhorn. To mark this anniversary, the company CIT, Coin Invest AG, in cooperation with Swissmint, is issuing a silver coin weighing 2 kg.

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