20 franc 1994 — Switzerland ( Pick: 68 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Switzerland in 1994. It is cataloged under Pick number 68. The banknote is red-violet and green on a multicolor underprint, printed on cotton lint paper, and measures 137 x 74 mm. It is signed by Schönenberger and J. Zwahlen, with printing performed by Orell Füssli Arts Graphiques SA Zürich.
The front side design features detailed elements typical of the Swiss style. The back side includes additional motifs pertinent to Swiss culture.
The color scheme enhances the visual appeal. In 1994, Switzerland was part of a continued evolution of its currency, maintaining a strong reputation for security and quality in its banknotes.
The front side design features detailed elements typical of the Swiss style. The back side includes additional motifs pertinent to Swiss culture.
The color scheme enhances the visual appeal. In 1994, Switzerland was part of a continued evolution of its currency, maintaining a strong reputation for security and quality in its banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Schönenberger, J. Zwahlen
- Date of issue
- 1994
- Printing office
- Orell Füssli Arts Graphiques SA Zürich
- Paper
- Cotton lint
- Colour
- Red-violet and green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 137 x 74 mm
- Pick catalog
- 68
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued the 20 franc banknote in 1994 as part of their standard currency. This series was introduced to enhance security features and modernize the design. The banknotes were printed by Orell Füssli Arts Graphiques SA Zürich, a prominent Swiss printing office known for high-quality currency production.
The front side design features a portrait of the composer Arthur Honegger, accompanied by a red-violet and green color scheme on a multicolored underprint. The back side includes musical notations and abstract representations of musical instruments, reflecting Honegger’s contributions to music. The note measures 137 x 74 mm and is made from durable cotton lint paper.
