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The gold commemorative coin 'International Year of Planet Earth' at a glance

The gold commemorative coin 'International Year of Planet Earth' at a glance
  • The gold coin 2008 is dedicated to the "International Year of Planet Earth"

The gold commemorative coin 'International Year of Planet Earth' released end of May 2008 by the Swissmint

The designer of the "International Year of Planet Earth" gold coin is artist Claude Sandoz from Lucerne (Switzerland), who has a wealth of experience in designing coin motifs from past projects for Swissmint. For the Planet Earth, he places mankind in the centre of three globes. The Earth lays at man's feet and one stands on his head. Man also carries it gently in his hands. The gold coin with a face value of 50 Swiss francs is available in "proof coin" minting quality.

The proceeds form the sale will go to promote cultural projects throughout Switzerland. More

  • Source:UNESCO SC
  • 26-05-2008
  • ID: 6553
  • Updated:23-06-2008 5:12 pm
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