Question 1

Can coin catalogues be obtained from Swissmint?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 2

Does Swissmint have a shop?

Accepted Answer

There is a Swissmint Boutique. At present, it is only possible to visit the boutique after you have visited Swissmint. Customers can register for a visit on the website www.sondermuenze.ch.You can order goods from our online shop or obtain them from a coin dealer.

Question 3

Which payment options are available in the online shop?

Accepted Answer

You can choose between the following payment methods:

With user account: Advance bill, PostFinance Card, credit card (VISA or Mastercard), TWINT
As a guest: PostFinance Card, credit card (VISA or Mastercard), TWINT

Question 4

Are gold and silver ounce coins, so-called bullion coins (see below for explanation), available from Swissmint?

Accepted Answer

No, only the items which are listed in our shop.

Question 5

Can older commemorative coins be obtained from Swissmint too?

Accepted Answer

Only those coins which are listed in our shop are available. Please contact a coin dealer for earlier issues of commemorative coins.

Question 6

Can loose circulation coins, e.g. a new 5-franc coin, be obtained from Swissmint?

Accepted Answer

Swissmint delivers all circulation coins that are intended for payment transactions to the Swiss National Bank, which is responsible for coin distribution. The Swiss National Bank puts coins for a new year into circulation only when those from earlier years have been depleted for the unit in question. This can occur two to three years after the year actually struck on the coins. New coins can be obtained at Swiss National Bank counters. The Swiss National Bank does not send items out.However, the current coin sets (two or three years back) can be obtained from Swissmint in two. minting qualities and contain all circulation coins as well as a bimetallic commemorative coin. A baby coin set is also available, which contains a bear medal in addition to the circulation coins; see the shop. The baby coin set is also available from larger Swiss Post shops.

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