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13 October 2008

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Swiss issues ‘Year of Planet’ gold commemorative coin - CoinNews

Federal Mint Swissmint has launched a new Swiss commemorative gold coin entitled “International Year of Planet Earth 2008.” The 11.29 gram coin is sold in proof quality only, limited in issuance to 6,000 and is priced at CHF 440.00 (~$423.00 US)

The 60th United Nations General Assembly in New York proclaimed this year to be the United Nations International Year of Planet Earth, with a goal “to show, in a unique and inspiring manner, how earth sciences can help future generations measure up to the challenge of creating a safer and more prosperous world.”

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Swiss Silver Commemorative Coin “Vitznau-Rigi Railway” - CoinNews

Federal Mint Swissmint has launched a new several year commemorative coin series celebrating historical mountain railways. The first commemorative out of the gate is the 20 Swiss franc silver coin, the “Vitznau-Rigi Railway,” honoring Europe’s first mountain railway.

Artist Benno K. Zehnder designed the coin and portrays the cog railway on the Rigi in the form of a playing card. Separated by letters ascending to the right is a modern railway engine and under the “Vitznau-Rigi Railway” heading is a historical steam engine.

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