Switzerland Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Switzerland is fascinating and reflects the country's rich financial tradition. From their first issues to the modern designs of today, Swiss banknotes have evolved significantly over time, becoming true works of art and symbols of national identity.
Current banknotes in circulation
The current series of Swiss banknotes, known as the ninth series, was gradually introduced between 2016 and 2019. These banknotes are characterized by their innovative vertical design and advanced security features. Each denomination represents a different aspect of Switzerland: the 10-franc bill symbolizes time, the 20-franc note symbolizes creativity, the 50-franc note symbolizes wind, the 100-franc note symbolizes water, the 200-franc note symbolizes matter and the 1000-franc note symbolizes communication. These banknotes are not only functional, but are also considered true miniature works of art.
Historical banknotes and milestones in Swiss banknote production
The first Swiss banknotes were issued by private banks in the 19th century. However, it was not until 1907 that the Swiss National Bank began to issue banknotes centrally. Over the years, Switzerland has had eight series of banknotes before the current one. An important milestone was the introduction of the Swiss franc as the official currency in 1850, although the banknotes took longer to standardize. The sixth series, issued between 1976 and 1979, was particularly notable for its portraits of Swiss historical figures, a theme that continued in subsequent series until the current one, which opted for a more conceptual and artistic approach.
| Country | Switzerland |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Swiss franc (CHF) |
| 1€ | Fr0.96 |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Bern |
| ISO2 | CH |
| ISO3 | CHE |
| Catalogued banknotes | 341 |
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Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable Switzerland banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Old Switzerland banknotes
You can consult other banknotes related to Switzerland, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
