The design of the current banknotes at a glance
For the current series the SNB adopted an entirely new design approach – individuals are no longer depicted. Rather, each denomination depicts a typical Swiss characteristic, represented by means of a key motif. Each characteristic is illustrated with an activity, a location in Switzerland and other design elements. The theme of the current banknote series is ‘The many facets of Switzerland’.
The 10-franc note
The 10-franc note focuses on Switzerland’s organisational talent – expressed by time, the note’s key motif.
Main colour: Yellow
Dimensions: 70 x 123 mm
Date of issue: 18 October 2017
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Hand
The conductor's hand holds the baton and sets the tempo.
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Globe and time zones
The key motif is taken up again on the globe – in the form of time zones.
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Clock faces
Clock faces form the background on the front of the note.
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Security strip
The Swiss rail network and its longest tunnels are depicted on the security strip.
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Tunnel
Tunnels form part of Switzerland's complex rail network, which runs smoothly thanks to good organisation and precise time-keeping.
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Watch's movement
The watch's movement symbolises the country's strong organisational talent.
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Rail network
The lines on the back of the note depict a section of Switzerland's rail network.
There are many other design elements on the note, all of which illustrate its theme of organisation and its key motif, time.
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