The current banknotes explore some of our country’s many facets: organisational talent, creativity, wealth of experiences, humanitarian tradition, scientific expertise and communicative flair.

These six sides are exemplified in an array of design elements. Some motifs recur on all of the notes; these are core design features of the new banknote series.

 

Hand

The hand illustrates the theme of each note through an action.

Globe

The shimmering globe reflects how Switzerland sees itself as part of an interconnected world. In the sequence of notes from 1000 francs to 10 francs, the earth rotates once on its axis and passes through one full day.

Location

Each note depicts a particular side of Switzerland. Together, the six notes reflect the diversity of our country, which is known for its organisational prowess, for its vibrant cultural scene, for the wealth of experiences it offers, as well as for its humanitarian tradition and its track record as a research hub and place of dialogue.

Object

Each note depicts an object related to the relevant key motif. The key motifs of the six notes are time, light, wind, water, matter and language.