| Coin | Gold Ounce 1988 Red Cross 125th Anniversary |
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Medals are a form of "exonumia" - objects related to coinage but not coins themselves. Such are, for example, the medals included in some Swissmint coin sets. They do not have any "face value" and are not tokens either, but can still be of interest to coin collectors.
This one-ounce gold proof medal was struck by the British Pobjoy Mint to mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the International Red Cross Movement.
The medal was included in a set featuring four gold "Angel" coins issued by the Isle of Man, linking it with the theme of Angels of Mercy.
However, given that its obverse features Swiss symbols, we have listed the medal under Switzerland. |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint |
Mint Mark | Letters PM |
Total Mintage |
1,000
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse features a shield with the Swiss Cross at centre, dividing the date 1988.
Above, the inscription HELVETIA (the Latin name of Switzerland) surrounded by two small crosses. Around the rim, the inscription 125e ANNIVERSAIRE de la CROIX ROUGE INTERNATIONALE (from French: 125th Anniversary of the International Red Cross).
In smaller letters between this inscription and the shield, around left and around right the metal content: ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD, and at centre (below the tip of the shield), the PM mint mark of the Pobjoy Mint. |
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| Reverse | |
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Within a beaded border, the reverse features three cameos, one of them depicting Jean-Henri Dunant - the founder of the Red Cross, and two women in Red Cross uniforms. In the backgrounds, scenes of the Red Cross in action.
Around the rim, the inscription INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS 125th ANNIVERSARY + 1988 +. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS 125th ANNIVERSARY + 1988 + |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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