Bimetallic Coin Celebrates 150 Years of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court
The bicolour special coin from Swissmint commemorates the 150th anniversary of Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court: the CHF 10 special coin honours the highest court in Switzerland with the figure of Justitia – the personification of justice. It will be available from 22 May 2025.
Swissmint produces exclusive limited-edition collector coins under the name “Swiss special coins”. The issue of this unique bimetallic coin “150 years of the Federal Supreme Court” visualises the power of law and authority. To mark the anniversary of Swiss democracy, Justitia is used as an allegorical representation of justice.
The Federal Court building in Lausanne. Background: Gzzz via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0.
Based in Lausanne, the Federal Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. It ensures the consistent application of federal law and the protection of Swiss citizens’ basic rights. With its rulings, it plays a key role in the Swiss democratic system, by guaranteeing justice and equality before the law. Founded in 1875, it will celebrate its 150th anniversary on 15 May 2025.
The issue of this bimetallic coin honours the commitment to independent, impartial justice under the rule of law and underlines its importance for Swiss citizens. This special coin will be presented for the first time at the Federal Supreme Court itself.
Switzerland / 10 francs / bimetal / 15 g / 33 mm / Mintage: 6,000 (uncirculated), 2,000 (proof).
The CHF 10 coin is a bicolour alloy of aluminium-bronze and copper-nickel. It has a diameter of 33mm and weighs 15g. The obverse shows Justitia, the strong symbol of justice. In her hands, she holds a sword and a set of scales, symbolising the power and authority of the law. She appears together with the anniversary years 1875-2025. The words “150 years” appear in the four Swiss languages, reflecting Switzerland’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
The reverse shows the face value of CHF 10 and a Swiss cross. The number is framed by the words CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2025, while a small B in the lower half of the coin indicates Bern as the place of manufacture.
“The Federal Supreme Court is the cornerstone of our democracy and ensures the protection of our basic rights on a daily basis. We are issuing this special coin to highlight the importance of the Federal Supreme Court and commemorate the anniversary,” explains Jan Niklas Betz, Deputy General Manager and Head of Marketing/Sales at Swissmint.
It will be released in a strictly limited issue: 6,000 coins in uncirculated quality with an issue price of CHF 15, and 2,000 coins in proof quality with an issue price of CHF 55. The coin will be available from 22 May 2025 in Swissmint’s official online shop.
The Federal Mint Swissmint produces Swiss franc coins on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. These have been created in the heart of Switzerland since 1855, and in the popular Kirchenfeld district of Bern since 1906. Since 1936, Swissmint has also minted special coins to commemorate important historical and cultural events and to honour prominent figures. Each of these special coins is a miniature work of art in a unique tradition of artistry and craftsmanship.
