Thomas Jacob
President and initiator Gold Coin Initiative and Gold Franc Association
Swissair pilot, instructor in finance and insurance sector
"The Swiss political system gives us unique prerequisites for realizing this project. Therefore I consider it almost as our historic commitment."
Dr. sc. nat. Andreas Hensch
Vice President, Head of Fundraising of Gold Franc Association
Fund and risk manager at a major bank, business developer for high-security solutions in data and high value goods sector
“Personal responsibility and freedom of choice are essential for the development of each individual and of society. This requires a certain degree of prosperity and independence. The gold coins make an important and valuable contribution to this end.”
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Maurizio Galli
Head IT of Gold Franc Association
Software Engineer in banking and logistics
"I like the fact that the gold coins can reduce the pressure on the Swiss franc and this without harmful side effects."
Dr.sc.nat. Stefan Jacob
Head of Marketing & Communications in the Gold Franc Association
Nuclear and particle physics, ETH Zurich; Strategy consultant and financial sales expert, independent entrepreneur.
“Swissair and UBS have taught us that mere faith is a bad financial strategy. Our paper money is based on faith in the financial system. Gold on the other hand provides financial security independent of faith."
Dr. oec. Paolo Pamini
Representing the Italian part of Switzerland in the Gold Franc Association
Lecturer in Law & Economics at ETHZ, Senior Tax and Legal Services
"To secure gold ownership means strengthen freedom"
Dr. Ing Flaviu Roman
Vice President, representing the French part of Switzerland for the Gold Franc Association
Human-Computer Interaction Engineer EPFL Lausanne
“My years of experience in the financial markets have increased my interest in gold. Gold is more than a commodity. It’s monetary qualities makes it an ideal diversification of personal savings.”
Helena Schulthess
Head of membership support in the Gold Franc Association
Self-employed musician and music teacher, arts administrator
“Looking at the worldwide debt problems – with no end in sight - the gold coins initiative is a powerful and realistic alternative.”
Keith D. Wyss
Treasurer of the Gold Franc Association
Financial advisor, member of Young Liberals party
"The gold coins, in addition to the Franc, provide more financial security for all classes of society.