20 franc 2015 — Switzerland ( Pick: 76 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Switzerland in 2015. It is cataloged under Pick number 76.
The design features a combination of red-violet and green on a multicolor underprint, and it is printed on a hybrid substrate known as Durasafe. The dimensions of the note are 130 x 70 mm. The front side design includes signatures from Jean Studer, Thomas J. Jordan, Jean-Pierre Danthine, Fritz Zurbrügg, Andréa M. Maechler, and Barbara Janom Steiner. It is produced by Orell Füssli Security Printing Ltd.
The hybrid substrate enhances the durability of the banknote. Switzerland introduced its new series of banknotes starting in 2016, focusing on themes of innovation and the Swiss cultural heritage.
The design features a combination of red-violet and green on a multicolor underprint, and it is printed on a hybrid substrate known as Durasafe. The dimensions of the note are 130 x 70 mm. The front side design includes signatures from Jean Studer, Thomas J. Jordan, Jean-Pierre Danthine, Fritz Zurbrügg, Andréa M. Maechler, and Barbara Janom Steiner. It is produced by Orell Füssli Security Printing Ltd.
The hybrid substrate enhances the durability of the banknote. Switzerland introduced its new series of banknotes starting in 2016, focusing on themes of innovation and the Swiss cultural heritage.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jean Studer, Thomas J. Jordan, Jean-Pierre Danthine, Fritz Zurbrügg, Andréa M. Maechler, Barbara Janom Steiner
- Date of issue
- 2015
- Printing office
- Orell Füssli Security Printing Ltd.
- Paper
- Hybrid substrate (Durasafe)
- Colour
- Red-violet and green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 130 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 76
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued this 20 franc banknote as part of the 9th series, which began in 2016. This series was introduced to enhance security features and update designs to reflect modern themes and innovations in banknote printing technologies.
The front side features a human hand holding a prism, illustrating the theme of light, with a globe and a Swiss cross nearby. The back displays a series of butterflies, enhancing the vibrant design. This note is printed on a Durasafe hybrid substrate by Orell Füssli Security Printing Ltd., adding durability and increased security.
