The design of the new banknotes at a glance
In the ninth banknote series the Swiss National Bank is breaking new ground on the design front – it is moving away from the depiction of well-known personalities altogether. Each note in the new series depicts a typically Swiss characteristic, which is then illustrated graphically using a key motif. Each characteristic is communicated via an action, a Swiss location and various graphic elements. The inspiration behind the new banknote series is ‘The many facets of Switzerland’.
The 50-franc note
The 50-franc note focuses on the wealth of experiences Switzerland has to offer – expressed by the wind, the note’s key motif.
Main colour: Green
Dimensions: 70 x 137 mm
Date of issue: 12 April 2016
Film: The new banknotes – design and security features
There are many other design elements on the note, all of which illustrate its theme of experiences and its key motif, the wind. The following film introduces you to the 50-franc note’s various design elements.

'Swiss Banknotes' app
Discover the new note with the SNB's ‘Swiss Banknotes’ app.
