10 franc 1961 — Switzerland ( Pick: 45 )

Region: Europe

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 franc issued in Switzerland in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 45. The note features a purple color scheme on a red-brown underprint and has dimensions of 137 x 75 mm. The note is printed on paper and is signed by Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, and Fritz Leutwiler. The printing office is noted as OFZ.

The specific amount of this banknote produced is not specified.

Switzerland issued a series of banknotes in various denominations during the early 1960s.

Specifications

Signed by: Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, Fritz Leutwiler
Date of issue: 1961-10-26
Printing office: OFZ
Paper: Paper
Colour: Purple on red-brown underprint
Dimensions: 137 x 75 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 45

About this banknote

The Swiss National Bank issued the 10 franc note in 1961. This series was introduced to update the design and security features of Swiss banknotes during that period. The printing was carried out by OFZ, a prominent Swiss printing office.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of an elderly man with a beard, while the reverse side shows an intricate floral design in purple on a red-brown underprint. The note is signed by Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, and Fritz Leutwiler. The dimensions of the note are 137 x 75 mm, and it is rendered on paper.