5 franc 1913 — Switzerland ( Pick: 11 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Switzerland in 1913. It is cataloged under Pick number 11. The design features an olive-green color with red, blue, and black elements and measures 125 x 70 mm.
This note is signed by Erich Blumer, the Hauptkassier; Dr. Alfred Müller, the Präsident des Bankrates; and Prof. Dr. Paul Keller, a member of the Direktoriums. It was printed at the Art Institut Orell Füssli in Zürich.
The amount produced for this note is not specified.
This note is signed by Erich Blumer, the Hauptkassier; Dr. Alfred Müller, the Präsident des Bankrates; and Prof. Dr. Paul Keller, a member of the Direktoriums. It was printed at the Art Institut Orell Füssli in Zürich.
The amount produced for this note is not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Erich Blumer (Der Hauptkassier); Dr. Alfred Müller (Der Präsident des Bankrates); Prof. Dr. Paul Keller (Ein Mitglied des Direktoriums)
- Date of issue
- 1 August 1913
- Printing office
- Art Institut Orell Füssli, Zürich
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Olive-green with red, blue, and black elements
- Dimensions
- 125 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 11
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued this 5 franc note in 1913. This series was introduced following the establishment of the bank in 1907, which standardized currency issuance in Switzerland. The notes aimed to provide a unified monetary system, improving economic stability and facilitating trade.
The front side features an intricate design with inscriptions in three languages: German, French, and Italian, reflecting Switzerland’s multilingual heritage. It includes the signatures of Erich Blumer, Dr. Alfred Müller, and Prof. Dr. Paul Keller. The note was printed by Art Institut Orell Füssli in Zürich, known for producing Swiss currency with intricate security features.
