Switzerland: New Proof Coins Launch Annual 25 Franc Brilliant Uncirculated Pieces From 2026

The new 2024-dated 25 franc gold coin marks a significant moment in the history of Swissmint. Switzerland has a very long history of the issuance of gold coinage which has been trusted and sought after. Held as store of wealth and guaranty of long term value, Swiss gold bullion coins of 20 and 100 francs remain popular and traded daily with every major bullion dealer worldwide. 

This year, the Swiss Mint have designed a new gold coin in tribute to the proposed 25 franc gold coins which were actually produced in 1955, 1958 and 1959. With the withdrawal of 10, 20 and 100 Franc coins from circulation in 1936, the Treasury and Mint proposed new denominations of 25 and 50 franc circulation type coins. By 1954, the project was in full production with designs and weights agreed to and by 1959, more than 15 million coins were struck dated 1955, 1956 and 1959. However, in the interest of preserving the country’s gold reserves, the coins were delayed, then permanently prevented from ever being issued. It wasn’t until 2009, fifty years later that a communiqué was released by the Swiss National Bank indicating out of the more than 15 million 25 franc and 6 million 50 franc coins produced, just 120,000 – 20,000 of each denomination and year have survived, the remainder having been melted down and re-purposed into gold bars. This design is inspired by the historic 20 franc gold coin first minted in 1871 which brings a touch of tradition and nostalgia into the modern age.

This coin with its simple design is made in the highest proof quality. On the obverse is the Swiss shield with traditional cross made of five equal squares together with branches of flowering alpine rose shown behind the shield. Above the primary design and for the first time is the name of the country in English SWITZERLAND with the year of minting 2024 placed below. The reverse side features as its primary design, the denomination centred as 25 FR along with the Swiss Cross beneath. The name of the country CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA in Latin is placed along the upper rim. The mintmark B denoting the Mint in Berne is shown just below the cross. Particularly noteworthy is the raised-edge lettering and inscription DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT along with 13 five-pointed stars, which this coin is the first of the modern 25 franc gold coins to bear and giving it a deep symbolic value. From 2026, the 25 franc gold coin will be issued annually in brilliant uncirculated quality in the same design, making it a permanent companion for every coin collector and investor.

Available from the 1^st November, the coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied with a numbered certificate of authenticity. This proof strike is offered in an edition of 5000 pieces. For additional information, please visit the Swiss Mint’s Special Coins e-webshop.