With the 20 franc silver coin “Solar Energy”, issued on 21 July 2022, Swissmint is continuing the series of three coins on future energy sources that began last year. As was already the case with the commemorative coin for hydropower, the fluorescent elements glow in the dark. By minting the “Energy for the Future” series, Swissmint wants to draw attention to climate change and renewable energies, topics that affect us all.

Marigolds come in a range of bright, sunny golden-yellows, reds and oranges, and these cheerful, exceptionally long-flowering and easy-to-grow plant have multiple culinary uses and health benefits. In the language of flowers, many of their meanings focus on positivity and patience.

As marigolds turn their heads to follow the trajectory of the sun from east to west, they suggest things are moving forward. Combined with their bright colours, this has led to meanings of joy, gratitude, warmth, affection, peace, protection,...