100 franc 1949 — Switzerland ( Pick: 35 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Switzerland in 1949. It falls under Pick number 35. Its dimensions are 178 x 115 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The front side features a design with red, blue, and black colors on an olive-green underprint. It has been signed by Müller, Keller, and Blumer. The printing of this note was executed by Waterlow & Sons, Limited, London.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The front side features a design with red, blue, and black colors on an olive-green underprint. It has been signed by Müller, Keller, and Blumer. The printing of this note was executed by Waterlow & Sons, Limited, London.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Müller / Keller / Blumer
- Date of issue
- 1949-01-20
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons, Limited, London
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red, blue and black on olive-green underprint
- Dimensions
- 178 x 115 mm
- Pick catalog
- 35
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued the 100 franc note in 1949. This series was introduced as part of Switzerland's post-war economic adjustments. Notably, these notes were printed by the renowned Waterlow & Sons, Limited in London, known for their high-quality security printing.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of a woman within an ornate frame. The back side depicts a farmer working with a scythe in front of a mountainous landscape, indicative of Switzerland's agricultural tradition. Printed using a blend of red, blue, and black on an olive-green underprint, the note measures 178 by 115 mm.
