The Goldvreneli is Switzerland’s most popular gold coin. However, the 20-franc gold coins, minted starting in 1897, are the most widespread. The total mintage was 58.6 million pieces. A coin with a face value of 100 francs was only issued in 1925, in a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces. However, the most widespread version is the 20-franc gold coin, first minted in 1897, with a total mintage of 58.6 million pieces. A 100-franc version was issued only once, in 1925, with a limited mintage of just 5,000 pieces.

Starting in July, Swissmint, the official mint of the Swiss Confederation, which issues circulation and commemorative coins, will offer the anniversary collector coins in limited numbers (2'500). Starting in July, Swissmint, the official mint of the Swiss Confederation responsible for issuing circulation and commemorative coins, will release anniversary collector coins in limited quantities. The new coin was presented at the World Money Fair in Berlin, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

Münze von 1925 (Bild: Swissmint)

Like the 1925 mintage, the Goldvreneli is made from a 900 gold alloy, has a diameter of 35 mm, and weighs 32.258 grams. The anniversary mintage is limited to 2,500 pieces, and the issue price is 3,500 Swiss francs. The coins will be available for purchase online at Swissmint starting July 1st.

The design was created by Italian artist Chiara Principe. «The coin represents a nation that is firmly rooted in its historical and cultural values, and which looks confidently toward the future with a commitment to its identity,» she says about the design.

The name «Vreneli» (a diminutive form of the traditional Swiss first name Verena) was given to the coin due to the depiction of a woman designed by Fritz Ulysse Landry. The coin is the successor to the gold coin «Helvetia,» which was minted from 1883 to 1896.