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16 March 2026

Latest special coin to be issued: “Lake Geneva” silver coin expands coin series

With its new four-part coin series, “Swiss lakes”, Swissmint is portraying the diversity of Switzerland's lakes. The “Lake Geneva” special coin will add a third coin to the series on 19 March 2026.

16 March 2026

Latest special coin issue: Swissmint is honouring the 2026 Animal of the Year with its own special coin

“Hedgehog”, the latest special coin, is Swissmint's tribute to Pro Natura's Animal of the Year for 2026. Issued on 19 March 2026, this bimetallic coin showcases this threatened species.

27 October 2025

New special coin issue: series celebrating the beauty of Switzerland's lakes

With its new four-part coin series, “Swiss lakes”, Swissmint is portraying the diversity of Switzerland's lakes. The first two silver coins will be issued on 30 October 2025 and are entitled “Lake Maggiore” and “Lake Lugano”, placing the spotlight on the lakes of Ticino.

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