Swiss National Bank Unveils Latest CHF50 Note by Susan Misicka, SwissInfo.ch
The new CHF50 ($52) banknote, introduced by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Wednesday, has 15 security features to thwart counterfeiters, including shimmery ink, glittery thread, window cut-outs, ultraviolet elements and microtext.
The note, which like its predecessor is mainly green, will go into circulation on April 12. Its three-layer structure consists of two outer layers of cotton paper and a polymer core for reinforcement – making it more durable than traditional banknote paper.
It’s been 20 years since the last Swiss banknote series was issued. The new 50-franc note will be the first member of the ninth series to go into circulation. The...
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