Third edition of the Swiss Cable Cars series: Schilthorn Cable Car
On 22 April 2024, Swissmint is issuing the new Schilthorn cable car silver coin, the third in the three-part series on Swiss glaciers. The new special coin honors the history and importance of the region.
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The summit building of the Schilthorn with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Photo: Background: Schilthornbahn via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. Coin: Swissmint.
Swissmint produces exclusive and limited-edition collector coins under the name “Swiss special coins”. The Schilthorn is of great tourist and cultural importance for Switzerland, not only offering spectacular views of the Swiss Alps that attract thousands of visitors every year, but also achieving international fame thanks to its appearance in the James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The Schilthornbahn 20XX project envisages a new direct connection between Stechelberg and Mürren, which will be the steepest cableway in the world when completed. The new Schilthorn cable car special coin is a way of remembering the old cable car.
Switzerland / 20 Francs / Silver .999 / 20 g / 33 mm / Mintage: 5,000 (uncirculated), 3,300 (proof), 200 (proof in case with certificate), 500 (Cable Car coin box, uncirculated), 500 (Schilthorn 007 coin box, proof).
The special coins bring our country’s history and memories to life
The Schilthorn cable car silver coin special coin is made of 999 silver and weighs 20 g. The obverse shows the old cable car, which is still in operation, and the world-famous revolving restaurant Piz Gloria at 2,970 meters above sea level, from where the spectacular panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau can be enjoyed. The reverse side features a sketch of the Schilthorn and the restaurant: a must for all collectors and lovers of Swiss coins, James Bond films and the Swiss mountains. In addition, the nominal value of CHF 20 is depicted. 3,300 coins will be issued in proof quality in a case, 200 coins in proof quality in a case with artist’s certificate and 5,000 uncirculated coins in a blister pack. To round off this magnificent cable car series, two different coin boxes will also be released. 500 of each box will be available.
The cable car coin box contains the three editions of the “Swiss Cable Cars” series in uncirculated quality.
Each of these special coins is a miniature work of art
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 honor prominent figures. Each of these special coins is a miniature work of art in a unique tradition of artistry and craftsmanship.
You can find further information on the Swissmint website.
Additional releases from Swissmint are available in our online database Cosmos of Collectibles.
The series “Swiss Cable Cars” was inaugurated with the coin “Klein Matterhorn Cable Car”.
The second edition of the series presents the “Titlis Cable Car”.
