Switzerland – 2025 – 250 Francs – Matterhorn 2 kilo silver edition (reservation only)

Description

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO MINTAGE 250 PIECES: WE ACCEPT RESERVATION ORDERS ONLY UNTIL 14TH FEBRUARY – ALLOCATIONS ARE DONE ONE WEEK LATER – IF MORE ORDER ARE RECEIVED WE WILL RANDOMLY CHOOSE BUYERS – DOWNPAYMENT OF 250 EURO REQUIRED WILL BE REFUND IF NOT ENOUGH COINS ARE AVAILABLE. 

The Matterhorn, with its almost perfectly symmetrical pyramid peak, is one of the most famous mountains in the world. It is a challenge even for the most experienced mountaineers and has claimed the lives of more than 500 climbers. At a height of 4,478 meters (14,692 feet), it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps and Europe. It was not conquered until 1865, when a group led by Edward Whymper reached the summit.

This coin tells the exciting and tragic story of the first ascent – with many details. The coin’s edge is engraved with Edward Whymper’s famous quote from the summit: «At 1.40 p.m. the world was at our feet, and the Matterhorn was conquered. Hurrah! Not a footstep could be seen.» 4 of the 7 members of the team lost their lives on the descent. In their memory, these fearless men are immortalized on the reverse.

This impressive, numbered 2 kg coin with a diameter of 140 mm is limited to only 50 pieces worldwide. The coin features an exclusive coloration and an impressive relief of 14 mm on the reverse and 5 mm on the obverse, made possible by the innovative smartminting® technique. And the coin is only 12 mm thick. You can almost hear the wind howling around its massive structure.