In a coin 50 years of women’s suffrage in Switzerland
On April 29, 2021, the Federal Mint will issue a new gold coin with a face value of 50 francs with which to celebrate half a century of women’s vote
On April 29, 2021, the Mint of the Swiss Confederation will issue a new gold coin with which it wants to commemorate the 50th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the country.
The struggle of Swiss women to obtain the same political rights as men took its first steps in the 19th century.
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After a long and arduous journey, the right to vote and stand for election for women finally became a reality in the popular vote on February 7, 1971 with 66 percent of the votes in favor and formally came into force on March 16 of that year.
11 women in the National Council in October 1971
In the next National Council election, held in October 1971, 11 women were elected.
In recent years the proportion of women in Parliament has steadily increased to today’s 42%.
February 7, 2021 will therefore mark the 50th anniversary of women’s right to vote at the federal level.
“Swissmint” will celebrate this momentous political event with a CHF 50 coin.
Applause for the work of Karin Widmer from Bern
The gold coin was designed by Karin Widmer, born in 1966, who lives in Wabern (Canton Bern).
After her education at the “Schule für Gestaltung” in Bern, she worked for several years as a graphic designer and illustrator.
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Since 1995 he has been working on his own and creating illustrations, drawings and comics for newspapers, educational material, books for children and young people and CD covers.
He also designed the graphics for the “100 Helvetia Europa” special stamp.
“Swissmint” always in the front line for anniversaries
The Federal Mint “Swissmint” mints Swiss circulation coins for everyday payment transactions. For the numismatic market, the Mint also regularly issues special coins and circulation coins in special quality.
The special coins, bimetallic, silver or gold, have a face value guaranteed by the state and are minted in various qualities.
