5 franc 1942 — Switzerland ( Pick: 11 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Switzerland in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 11.
The color scheme features red, blue, and black on an olive-green underprint. The dimensions of the note are 125 x 70 mm. This note is signed by the President of the Bank Council, the Chief Cashier, and a Member of the Board of Directors. The printing was carried out by Orell Füssli.
Production details, including the total amount produced, are not specified. The Swiss National Bank issued a new series of banknotes during the early 1940s, aiming to modernize the currency in response to wartime conditions.
The color scheme features red, blue, and black on an olive-green underprint. The dimensions of the note are 125 x 70 mm. This note is signed by the President of the Bank Council, the Chief Cashier, and a Member of the Board of Directors. The printing was carried out by Orell Füssli.
Production details, including the total amount produced, are not specified. The Swiss National Bank issued a new series of banknotes during the early 1940s, aiming to modernize the currency in response to wartime conditions.
Specifications
- Signed by
- President of the Bank Council, Chief Cashier, Member of the Board of Directors
- Date of issue
- 4 December 1942
- Printing office
- Orell Füssli
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- red, blue and black on olive-green underprint
- Dimensions
- 125 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- not specified
- Pick catalog
- 11
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued the 5 Franc note in 1942. This series was introduced during World War II, reflecting a period of significant demand for reliable currency. The notes were printed by Orell Füssli, a renowned Swiss security printing company.
The front side features a depiction of a legendary Swiss figure alongside multilingual text stating the denomination in German, French, and Italian. The reverse side displays intricate geometric patterns with the numeral '5' prominently in the center. This banknote, categorized under Pick number 11, measures 125 x 70 mm and incorporates a red, blue, and black design on an olive-green underprint.
