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 100-franc note
The 100-franc note focuses on Switzerland’s humanitarian tradition – expressed by water, the note’s key motif.
Main colour: Blue
Dimensions: 70 x 144 mm
Date of issue: 12 September 2019
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Hand
The hands scooping up water symbolise Switzerland's humanitarian tradition.
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Globe and isobars
The globe is covered with isobars.
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Security strip
The security strip features a network of waterways and a list of the longest rivers in Switzerland.
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Irrigation channel
The illustration of an irrigation channel, feeding glacial meltwater down a cliff face to the fields below, reflects one of humanity's eternal challenges: finding a supply of water. Water treatment and distribution are integral to Switzerland's humanitarian and development aid effort.
There are many other design elements on the note, all of which illustrate its theme of humanitarianism and its key motif, water.
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