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| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Glacier Express train crossing a stone viaduct bridge in a mountainous alpine landscape, rendered in high relief. The legend GLACIER-EXPRESS and RHATISCHE BAHN arc across the upper field, while 150 JAHRE and SCHWEIZER EISENBAHN appear in the lower field, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Swiss railways. A beaded border surrounds the design. |
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| Reverse description | Central device features a large numeral '1' flanked by two standing allegorical figures in medieval Swiss attire; the left figure holds a spear and shield bearing the Swiss cross, the right figure stands in armour. The legend SILBERUNZE arcs across the top and ONCE EN ARGENT across the bottom, indicating the one troy ounce silver content. A beaded border surrounds the design, with fineness mark .999 visible in the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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