10 franc 1977 — Switzerland ( Pick: 53 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 franc issued in Switzerland in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 53. This note measures 137 x 66 mm and features a color scheme of purple and cream.
The banknote is signed by Edmund Wyss, who served as President of the Bank Council from 1978 to 1986, and Leo Schürmann, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board from 1976 to 1980. It was printed by Orell Füssli in Zürich.
A total of 51,000,000 of these banknotes were produced. The Swiss Franc was widely recognized for its stability during the late 1970s.
The banknote is signed by Edmund Wyss, who served as President of the Bank Council from 1978 to 1986, and Leo Schürmann, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board from 1976 to 1980. It was printed by Orell Füssli in Zürich.
A total of 51,000,000 of these banknotes were produced. The Swiss Franc was widely recognized for its stability during the late 1970s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- EW (Edmund Wyss, President of the Bank Council (1978-1986)), LS (Leo Schürmann, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board, Department II, Bern (1976-1980))
- Date of issue
- 1979
- Printing office
- Orell Füssli, Zürich, Switzerland
- Colour
- Purple and cream
- Dimensions
- 137 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- 51,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 53
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued the 10 francs note in 1977. It was part of a series printed by Orell Füssli in Zürich to modernize the currency design and improve security features. The series introduced a standardized color scheme to aid in denomination recognition.
The front side of this banknote features a portrait in purple hues and elaborate guilloché patterns surrounding the denomination. The back side showcases blooming flowers, contributing to the intricate design. The note measures 137 x 66 mm and bears the signatures of Edmund Wyss and Leo Schürmann. A total of 51,000,000 notes were produced.
