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News
New special coin issue: Swissmint honours Switzerland's contribution to space travel with a silver coin
With the new “ESA” special coin, Swissmint is honouring Switzerland's space programme and its contribution to European space exploration. The silver coin will be issued on 11 June 2026, and will showcase Switzerland's cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA).
New special coin issue: Swissmint depicts the beauty of the four seasons in a silver coin series
Swissmint is launching the four-part series “The Four Seasons” with its new special coin dedicated to summer. Issued on 11 June 2026, the first silver coin highlights the changing of the seasons.
US additional tariffs: Switzerland continuing negotiations
On 5 June, the Federal Council discussed the next steps regarding the US Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations. The Federal Council strongly rejects the allegations raised in the investigation into imports of goods produced with forced labour and will set out its arguments in writing once again. At the same time, trade negotiations are continuing.