Vreneli Gold 100 Francs (Mintage: 5,000)
- True rarity: 1925 vintage
- Artistic design: Design by Landry
- Swiss minting: Bern mint
- True rarityAbout 1,250 pieces have already been melted down
- Artistic designWoman's bust with braids and edelweiss against mountains
- Swiss mintingStruck at the Swiss Federal Mint in Bern
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Switzerland · 1925
Vreneli.100 francs of 1925.
The largest Vreneli measures 35 millimetres. It was struck only in 1925, in a mintage of 5,000 pieces.
- Fine gold
- 29.03 g
- Diameter
- 35 mm
- Fineness
- 900/1,000
The largest Vreneli measures 35 millimetres. It was struck only in 1925, in a mintage of 5,000 pieces.
- Fine gold
- 29.03 g
- Diameter
- 35 mm
- Fineness
- 900/1,000
The portrait
A young woman before the mountains.
Fritz-Ulysse Landry from Neuchâtel created the model. The name Vreneli, a pet form of Verena, was given to her by the people. It first appeared in print in 1943.
The value side
1925. And only 1925.
The 100 francs Vreneli was struck in this one year only. Its value side follows the 10 francs: the radiant cross above, alpine roses and gentian below.
- Face value
- 100 francs
- Mint
- Bern
The story
Too young, said the jury.
In 1895 Switzerland was looking for a new coin design. Instead of the usual antique heads, Landry showed a young woman before the mountains. The jury found her too young, yet the Federal Council awarded him first prize.
The family
Three sizes, one face.
The Vreneli came as 10, 20 and 100 francs, all in gold with a fineness of 900 thousandths. Here you see all three in their true proportions.
The Alps in view.Switzerland in your hand.
Once struck to pay with. Today a piece of Switzerland to pass on.
100 Franc Vreneli - An Extraordinary Rarity of Swiss Coin History
- Strictly limited mintage: Only 5,000 pieces minted worldwide
- Exceptional collector's item with impressive value appreciation potential
- Historic design: Classic Helvetia depiction with traditional Swiss elements
- Material: High-quality gold with a fineness of 900/1000
- Renowned manufacturer: Swiss Federal Mint Bern
The 100 Franc Vreneli from the year 1925 is a collector's coin of exceptional significance. With a very low mintage of only 5,000 pieces, of which about 1,250 have already been melted down, it ranks among the most sought-after gold coins of Switzerland.
Historical Significance and Artistic Design
The Vreneli, named after the diminutive form of the name Verena, shows on its obverse an artistically crafted bust of a woman against a majestic mountain backdrop. The artist Fritz Ulisse Landry created a portrait that embodies Swiss tradition with braided plaits and a dress adorned with edelweiss blossoms. The reverse proudly presents the face value of 100 francs, framed by the characteristic Swiss cross within a radiant halo.
Investment with Collector's Value
As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, this coin offers particular advantages:
- Fine weight: 29.03 g of pure gold
- Historical collector's value due to rarity
- Tax-free sale after a one-year holding period
- High liquidity thanks to worldwide tradability
"DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT" (The Lord will provide) - this meaningful edge inscription, surrounded by 13 stars, underscores the timeless value stability of this special coin.
Technical Details and Condition
The coin is delivered in a protective coin capsule and displays the typical characteristics of a circulation coin. With a diameter of 35.00 mm and a gross weight of 32.26 g, it meets the strict requirements of the Latin Monetary Union. The value appreciation potential is further supported by its historical significance and extreme rarity.
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