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Swiss Red Deer Commemorative Bimetallic Coin Issued

by CoinNews.net on January 20, 2009 · 0 comments

The latest bimetallic coin within the Swiss National Park commemorative series was issued Friday, according to a statement by the Federal Mint Swissmint. The third and second to last coin in the park series depicts the Red Deer, which was close to extinction by 1850 and has since rebounded.

2009 Swiss National Park Red Deer Bimetallic Coin

The outer ring of the coin is made of aluminum-bronze and the inner core from copper-nickel. The Red Deer is portrayed within the inner circle of the reverse as its antler tips reach toward to the outer rim.

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Swiss Bimetallic "Golden Eagle" Commemorative Coin on Sale

by CoinNews.net on March 4, 2008 · 0 comments

The bimetallic Golden Eagle commemorative coin is now available from the Federal Mint Swissmint. The Golden Eagle coin is the second of four commemoratives released within the 4-year "Swiss National Park" commemorative series. The design of the new coin portrays an eagle with wings spread, claws extended and body powerfully positioned to land. While the […]

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