100 franc 1956 — Switzerland ( Pick: 48 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Switzerland in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 48. The note features a dark blue and brown-olive design on a multicolored underprint, measuring 191 x 105 mm.
The banknote is made of paper. It is signed by Pierre Gauchat and printed by TDLR, with the color palette and dimensions serving as distinct characteristics within the catalog.
The amount produced remains unspecified.
The banknote is made of paper. It is signed by Pierre Gauchat and printed by TDLR, with the color palette and dimensions serving as distinct characteristics within the catalog.
The amount produced remains unspecified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Gauchat
- Date of issue
- 1956
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark blue and brown-olive on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 191 x 105 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 48
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued the 100 franc banknote in 1956. This series was introduced to update security features and designs as part of their routine currency updates.
The front side of the note features a child with a lamb, accompanied by the denomination prominently displayed. On the reverse, a depiction of St. Martin sharing his cloak with a beggar is illustrated. This note was designed by Pierre Gauchat and printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR).
