50 franc 1955 — Switzerland ( Pick: 47 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 franc issued in Switzerland in 1955. It is cataloged under Pick number 47.
This note displays a design in green and red-brown on a yellow-green underprint, measuring 173 x 95 mm. It features the signatures of Otto Kunz, Alfred Müller, and Max Iklé, and was printed by WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED.
This banknote is composed of paper. The State Bank of Switzerland issued banknotes in various denominations during the mid-20th century, reflecting the design trends of the time.
This note displays a design in green and red-brown on a yellow-green underprint, measuring 173 x 95 mm. It features the signatures of Otto Kunz, Alfred Müller, and Max Iklé, and was printed by WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED.
This banknote is composed of paper. The State Bank of Switzerland issued banknotes in various denominations during the mid-20th century, reflecting the design trends of the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Otto Kunz, Alfred Müller, Max Iklé
- Date of issue
- 7 July 1955
- Printing office
- WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and red-brown on yellow-green underprint
- Dimensions
- 173 x 95 mm
- Pick catalog
- 47
About this banknote
The "Swiss National Bank" issued this 50 franc banknote in 1955 as part of its ongoing efforts to update and secure Switzerland's currency. This series was introduced to enhance the security features of the banknotes and to modernize their designs to reflect technological advancements in printing.
The front side of the note features a young girl's portrait accompanied by intricate patterns in green and red-brown ink. The reverse side depicts a pastoral scene with figures involved in fruit harvesting under a tree. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, this note is distinguished by its signature trio of Otto Kunz, Alfred Müller, and Max Iklé, and measures 173 x 95 mm.
