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 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
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Hand
The wind carries forth the seed of the dandelion, which is held playfully in the hand.
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Globe
The arrows on the globe show the direction of the winds that connect Switzerland with other regions and continents.
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Wind arrows
The arrows feature in the background on the front of the note.
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Security strip
Mountains evoke Switzerland's varied landscapes. The security strip shows the Alps and lists the names of the main four-thousand-metre peaks in the Swiss Alps, from A for Aletschhorn to Z for Zumsteinspitze.
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