Swissmint

What Swissmint does

Swissmint (Federal Mint Swissmint) is the official mint of the Swiss Confederation, operating as a federal government entity under the Federal Department of Finance. Founded in 1855 and located at Bernastrasse 28 in Bern since 1906, the entity produces two distinct product lines. First, it mints circulation coins for daily payment transactions in Switzerland — approximately 70 million coins per year across denominations from 5 centimes to 5 francs in cupronickel and aluminium-bronze alloys — and delivers them to the Swiss National Bank for distribution. Second, since 1936 it has produced limited-edition special collector coins in gold (900 and 999 purity), silver (999), and bimetallic compositions, commemorating Swiss history, cultural figures, scientific achievements, and natural landmarks.

The underlying technology is precision die-striking: blanks are cold-formed between two dies and a ferrule under high pressure to transfer engraved reliefs onto coin discs, with proprietary capabilities in proof and uncirculated minting qualities, artist certificates, and novel finishing techniques such as fluorescent elements on the Wind Energy coin. Swissmint maintains an extensive archive of historical die designs dating to 1855, enabling recurring thematic series (Swiss Lakes, Swiss Aviation, 4 Seasons, Glaciers).

The business model combines a government-mandate revenue stream from circulation coin production (with volumes set annually by the Federal Department of Finance in agreement with the Swiss National Bank) with discretionary revenue from special coins sold at premium prices (CHF 15 for bimetallic uncirculated coins up to CHF 3,500 for the 100 Years Vreneli anniversary gold issue). Distribution occurs through the Swissmint online shop (swissmintshop.admin.ch), an annual subscription service with auto-invoicing, authorized coin dealers, Swiss banks, and a physical boutique at the Bern headquarters. Customer segments span coin collectors and numismatists (primary), the Swiss general public via circulation coin demand (primary), gift buyers for celebrations, and tourists seeking authentic Swiss commemoratives. Marketing is conducted through the company website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), a biannual Sondermünzen numismatic magazine, and email newsletters. Financials are not publicly disclosed as the entity operates within the federal budget framework.

Name

Swissmint

Legal name

Federal Mint Swissmint

Website

https://swissmint.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swissmint is Switzerland's official Federal Mint, producing circulation coins for the Swiss Confederation and limited-edition gold, silver, and bimetallic collector coins since 1936. It sells via online shop, subscription, dealers, and banks, serving collectors, the Swiss public, and gift buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coin Minting and Numismatic Products

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Jewelry, Precious Metal (3911), Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910)

akta.pro primary industry

Precious Metals Minting & Bullion Products (IMAKAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious & Cultural Fine Jewelry (CRAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Coin minting
• Circulation coins
• Commemorative coins
• Numismatic products
• Precious metal coins

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Circulation Coin Production: Swissmint produces and supplies Switzerland with circulation coins for daily payment transactions on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. Coins are delivered to the Swiss National Bank for distribution.
2. Special/Collector Coins: Limited edition commemorative and collector coins in gold, silver, and bimetallic compositions sold at premium prices. Revenue generated through online shop, subscriptions, and authorized dealers.
3. Coin Sets: Annual coin sets combining circulation coins with special commemorative bimetal coins, sold in proof and brilliant uncirculated qualities. Also includes Birthday and Gift coin sets.
4. Minting Services: Minting services for the Swiss Confederation with the number of circulation coins determined annually by the Federal Department of Finance in agreement with the Swiss National Bank.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Swissmint is the Federal Mint of Switzerland, producing official Swiss franc circulation coins for daily payment transactions on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. Since 1936 it has additionally struck limited-edition collector and commemorative coins in gold, silver, and bimetallic compositions, which it sells directly to collectors and gift buyers through its online shop, subscription service, gift sets, and the "Sondermünzen" magazine.

Product overview

Swissmint (Federal Mint Swissmint) operates as Switzerland's official mint under the Swiss Confederation, producing two primary product lines: circulation coins for daily payment transactions and special commemorative coins for collectors. The circulation coin portfolio includes standard denominations from 5 centimes to 5 francs in cupronickel and aluminium-bronze alloys, with annual minting volumes around 70 million pieces. The special coins program, established in 1936, encompasses limited-edition collector coins in gold (900 and 999 purity), silver (999), and bimetallic compositions, typically denominated at CHF 10, CHF 20, CHF 25, CHF 50, or CHF 100. These commemorative issues honor Swiss heritage, cultural figures, natural landmarks, scientific achievements, and historical milestones. Supporting products include annual coin sets (proof and brilliant uncirculated qualities), birthday and gift coin sets with commemorative medals, the Sondermünzen numismatic magazine (biannual publication), and a subscription service. Distribution occurs through the Swissmint online shop and authorized coin dealers. The company has been producing coins in Bern since 1906, with historical production dating to 1855, and is known for the famous gold Vreneli coin minted since 1936.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Swiss Circulation Coins Official Swiss franc legal-tender coins (including standard denominations and the 10-franc bimetallic coin) struck for daily payment transactions and supplied via the Swiss National Bank and partner banks across Switzerland. Intended for use by the Swiss public and commerce.
• Special / Commemorative Coins (Gold, Silver, Bimetallic) Limited-edition collector and commemorative coins struck in gold, silver, and bimetallic compositions, sold primarily to collectors and gift buyers. Often produced in low mintage with security features such as fluorescent elements and themed series (e.g., alpine flora, fauna, historical anniversaries).
• Annual Swiss Coin Sets Complete annual sets of newly issued Swiss circulation and special coins, packaged as a collectible set, intended for collectors and as a keepsake representing the year's Swiss coinage.
• Birthday Coin Sets Themed coin sets designed as premium gifts for milestone birthdays (e.g., 50th, 60th), combining a special Swiss Mint coin with presentation packaging. Targeted at gift buyers.
• Gift Coin Sets Presentation-packaged coin sets offered for general gift-giving occasions, leveraging Swissmint's official minting status as a keepsake value proposition.
• Coin Subscription Service Direct-to-consumer subscription program that delivers newly issued Swiss special coins to subscribers on a recurring basis, allowing collectors to obtain limited editions at issue price through an ongoing contract.
• "Sondermünzen" Special Coins Magazine Biennial catalog-style publication presenting Swissmint's special coin program, including specifications, mintage figures, and order information for collectors and dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.9 billion circulation coins in active use worth 3.35 billion CHF

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pro NaturaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Swiss nature conservation organization that designates the 'Animal of the Year'. Swissmint produces special coins commemorating the chosen animal. The hedgehog was designated for 2026.
• Swiss Shooting Sports Federation (SSV)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2024Swissmint issued commemorative coins for the 200th anniversary of the Swiss Shooting Sports Federation in 2024, including a special silver coin in 2023 and gold coin in 2024.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1975ESA is Europe's gateway to space with 23 member states including Switzerland. Switzerland is a founding member participating in nearly all ESA programmes including the Ariane 6 programme. Swissmint honored Switzerland's contribution to ESA with a special silver coin.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Canadian Mint: Canada's federal mint producing circulation coins and a major global precious-metal maples/collector coin business. Closely comparable in sovereign mandate, gold/silver product mix, and direct-to-consumer online sales.
• Monnaie de Paris: France's national mint producing euro coinage and a substantial collector coin/art medal business. Direct peer by sovereign mandate, production scale, and commemorative coin heritage.
• Perth Mint: Australia's official precious metals mint, owned by the Western Australian government; produces the Kangaroo/Nugget/Kookaburra bullion ranges plus collector coins. Comparable state-owned precious-metal mint with strong international DTC sales.
• United States Mint: U.S. federal mint producing American Eagle bullion and circulation coinage plus commemoratives. Comparable sovereign mint with similar two-segment structure, though materially larger in scale.
• The Royal Mint: UK's official mint producing circulation coinage for the UK and a large collector-coin business (gold, silver, proof sets). Directly comparable sovereign mint with similar two-segment model (circulation + commemorative) and subscription/distributor channels.
• Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich): Austria's national mint producing euro circulation coins and the internationally recognized Vienna Philharmonic gold bullion coin. Closest European comparable by size, sovereign status, and bullion + collector mix.

Others

• CoinInvest: Online precious-metals and numismatic dealer distributing sovereign and private mint products to European collectors. Comparable distribution channel rather than producer; signals the downstream retail layer that consumes Swissmint collector output.

Broad incumbents

• PAMP Suisse: Major Swiss-based precious metals refinery producing bullion bars and coins globally; not a sovereign mint but overlaps with Swissmint on precious-metal minting and is a benchmark for Swiss precious-metal credibility.
• Argor-Heraeus: Swiss precious-metals refiner and bar/coin producer (now part of Heraeus). Adjacent competitor in Swiss precious-metal minting and a likely supplier/parallel producer to Swissmint's specialty products.
• Heraeus: Global precious-metals and technology group including Heraeus Precious Metals (refining, bars, coins). Broad incumbent across the same Swiss/European precious-metals value chain in which Swissmint operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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