5 franc 1916 — Switzerland ( Pick: 15 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 5 franc issued in Switzerland in 1916. It features a color scheme of brown and cream.
It is identified under Pick number 15. The specific details contribute to the classification of Swiss banknotes from this timeframe.
It is identified under Pick number 15. The specific details contribute to the classification of Swiss banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 15
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued this 5 franc banknote in 1916 as part of its efforts to standardize currency during World War I. The banknotes of this series were introduced to ensure consistency in the monetary system after the 1907 establishment of the Swiss National Bank, which began centralizing the issuance of notes.
The front side of this Pick 15 note features a depiction of William Tell, a Swiss national hero, alongside the denomination in multiple languages. The reverse side is adorned with intricate guilloche patterns surrounding a large numeral "5". This note is recognized for its brown and cream color scheme, and meticulous detail in design.
