10 franc 1973 — Switzerland ( Pick: 45 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 franc issued in Switzerland in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 45.
This banknote features a brownish red color and is printed on paper, with dimensions of 137 x 75 mm. It is signed by Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, and Fritz Leutwiler. The printing office responsible for this banknote is ART INSTITUT ORELL FÜSSLI AG ZÜRICH.
The 10 franc banknote was part of a series of currency designed to meet the printing standards of the time. The Swiss franc was historically pegged to gold, where 10 francs equated to a specific amount of gold in circulation.
This banknote features a brownish red color and is printed on paper, with dimensions of 137 x 75 mm. It is signed by Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, and Fritz Leutwiler. The printing office responsible for this banknote is ART INSTITUT ORELL FÜSSLI AG ZÜRICH.
The 10 franc banknote was part of a series of currency designed to meet the printing standards of the time. The Swiss franc was historically pegged to gold, where 10 francs equated to a specific amount of gold in circulation.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, Fritz Leutwiler
- Date of issue
- March 7, 1973
- Printing office
- ART INSTITUT ORELL FÜSSLI AG ZÜRICH
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brownish red
- Dimensions
- 137 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 45
About this banknote
The Swiss 10 franc banknote, issued by the Swiss National Bank, was released as part of the 1973 series. This series was introduced following changes to Swiss currency designs to enhance anti-counterfeiting features. The banknote had signatures from Rudolf Aebersold, Brenno Galli, and Fritz Leutwiler.
The front side features an image of Alfred Escher, a prominent Swiss politician and business leader. The reverse side displays an intricate floral design. The note was printed by the Art Institut Orell Füssli AG in Zürich and is identified by Pick number 45. Its dimensions are 137 x 75 mm.
