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150 years Federal Supreme Court
This stamp depicts two central elements of the Federal Supreme Court, which celebrates its anniversary in 2025: the grand chamber and Lady Justice, the symbol of justice.
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In 1848, the Federal Constitution established the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, the highest judicial authority of the Confederation. But it was not until 1875 that, under a new remit, it became a permanent court based in Lausanne. Since 1926, it has been located in the Palais de Mon Repos. The print by Lucas Amos shows the building in side view. The photo on the miniature sheet shows the heart of the building: the grand chamber where public consultations take place. Lady Justice, a sculpture by sculptor Charles-Albert Angst, watches over the main entrance to the court. Working from his sketches, the artist Jean-Paul Gobet produced a medal, which inspired the design for the commemorative stamp The Federal Supreme Court awards the medal both for exceptional services and to mark the retirement of federal judges.
Technical information
Sales
Philately: from 27.2.2025 to 30.4.2026 or while stocks last
Validity
Unlimited from 6.3.2025
Printing
Offset, 4-colour + gold foil embossing and embossing; Cartor Security Printers, Meaucé-La Loupe, France
Formats
Stamp: Ø 42 mm
Sheet: 105 × 70 mm, miniature sheet with a stamp
Paper
White stamp paper with optical brightener, matt gummed, 110 gm2
Perforation
13¾
Design
C. A. Angst, J. P. Gobet and P. Dudouit, Lausanne