Switzerland: Last Silver Coin in the Swiss Cable Car Trilogy Series Features the Schilthorn Cable Car

The third coin features an image of the Schilthorn Cable Car which is also in tribute to this exceptionally popular route which has been in use since 1967. This route is also undergoing substantial renovation as part of a project commencing in 2021. The Schilthornbahn 20XX project will when completed, provide a new direct connection between the stations of Stechelberg, Mürren, Birg and finally Schilthorn which is the highest peak. The new cable car will also become the steepest aerial cable car in the world. In addition, the connection to the Schilthorn will be the world's first Funifor aerial cableway. The Funifor system impresses with its high wind stability and enables compact station construction. The location of Schilthorn and its amazing revolving restaurant Piz Gloria also provided the background and scenery for the James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service filmed in 1969, just two years after the Schilthorn station opened.

Designed by graphic artist Angelo Boog, the obverse side features a detailed image of the old gondola lift and the revolving restaurant after the last renovation in 2017. The depiction of the present station is in tribute to the service and present station before the new system is completed. The reverse depicts a stylised depiction of the Schilthorn station and revolving restaurant summit centred along with a snowcapped mountain in the background. Encircling the primary design is the text CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA 2024 separated by the Swiss cross found on the country’s flag and national crest. Below the design is the denomination 20 FR along with the B mintmark denoting Berne and the coins’ silver fineness of 999.9. The coins include the raised edge inscription in Latin DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT (The Lord will provide) along with thirteen five-pointed stars.

Available from the 22^nd April, the BU coin is available encapsulated, the proof versions are encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied with a numbered certificate of authenticity. *From the proof mintage of 3,250, a limited number of 200 pieces are available with a signed certificate of authenticity from the designer of the coins. For additional information, please visit the online webshop of the Swiss Mint special coins section.