KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

100 franc 1973 — Switzerland ( Pick: 48 )

Region: Europe
Front side
100 franc Switzerland 1973 — Front side
Back side
100 franc Switzerland 1973 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Switzerland in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 48. The note features a color scheme of blue and brown, and its dimensions are 191 x 105 mm.

This note is made of paper and includes multiple signatures: Alfred Müller, Walter Schweigler, Otto Kunz, Riccardo Motta, Max Iklé, Brenno Galli, Edwin Stopper, Rudolf Aebersold, Alexandre Hay, and Fritz Leutwiler. The printing office responsible for its production is De La Rue London.

The banknote was issued during a time when Switzerland had a stable economy. The use of multiple signatures on banknotes is a characteristic of the Swiss National Bank's practice during this period.

Specifications

Signed by
Alfred Müller, Walter Schweigler, Otto Kunz, Riccardo Motta, Max Iklé, Brenno Galli, Edwin Stopper, Rudolf Aebersold, Alexandre Hay, Fritz Leutwiler
Date of issue
7 March 1973
Printing office
De La Rue London
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue and brown
Dimensions
191 x 105 mm
Pick catalog
48

About this banknote

The Swiss National Bank issued the 1973 series of banknotes, which included the 100 franc note, Pick number 48. This series was introduced as part of ongoing updates to improve the security and design of Swiss currency. De La Rue London was responsible for printing these notes.

The front side design features a portrait of a child with a lamb, reflecting innocence and agriculture. The reverse side presents a depiction of St. Martin sharing his cloak. The note measures 191 x 105 mm and is printed on paper, rendered in blue and brown.

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