7 hours agoSwitzerland to have a new currency resembling the euro
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)On May 22nd, Swissmint will issue a coin on May 22nd, Swissmint will issue a coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the country's highest judicial authority, albinfo.ch. “The release of the currency [10-fang] pays tribute to an independent and impartial justice system that is characteristic of rule of law, [...]
On May 22nd, Swissmint will issue a coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Federal Court, the country's highest judicial authority, sends albinfo.ch.
“The release of the currency [10-fang] makes a tribute to an independent and impartial justice system that is characteristic of the rule of law, while simultaneously stressing its importance for Swiss citizens”, Swismint said in a press release Monday.
With two colors, aluminum bronze and copper-pronikles, it has a diameter of 33 mm and weighs 15g. The front of the coin describes Justia, the incarnation of justice. It carries a sword and scales in its hands, symbolizing the power and authority of the law. ”
Here's what the coin looks like:
Unlike standard coins, the new one represents four official languages on the front side, “testifying to the language and cultural diversity of Switzerland”, Swismint added.
