Swiss Bank Note Contest Winner
April 3, 2026
In March the Swiss National Bank (SNB) unveiled the winner of the design competition for its new bank notes, following a public vote last fall. Based on the theme “Switzerland and its altitudes,” the bills will be designed by Emphase Ltd. and will prominently feature some of Switzerland’s most famous landscapes. Anticipated to be issued in the early 2030s, the new series will include a 10-, 20-, 50-, 100-, 200-, and 1,000-franc note. The latter is equivalent to about US$1,280 and is among the most valuable single bills in the world.
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