50 franc 1973 — Switzerland ( Pick: 47 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 franc issued in Switzerland in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 47.
The front side design includes names signed by Pierre Gauchat, Brenno Galli, Walter Schweigler, and Otto Kunz. The dimensions of the banknote are 173 x 95 mm, and it features a color scheme of green and red on a multicolor underprint. It is produced on paper and printed by De La Rue London.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The front side design includes names signed by Pierre Gauchat, Brenno Galli, Walter Schweigler, and Otto Kunz. The dimensions of the banknote are 173 x 95 mm, and it features a color scheme of green and red on a multicolor underprint. It is produced on paper and printed by De La Rue London.
The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Gauchat, Brenno Galli, Walter Schweigler, Otto Kunz
- Date of issue
- 5 January 1970
- Printing office
- De La Rue London
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 173 x 95 mm
- Pick catalog
- 47
About this banknote
The Swiss National Bank issued the 50 franc banknote in 1973. This note was part of a series designed by Pierre Gauchat and aimed at modernizing Switzerland's currency designs. The printing was performed by De La Rue London, a prominent printing company known for security printing.
The front side of the banknote features the portrait of a child adorned with a floral wreath. The back side illustrates a family scene under a fruit tree, highlighting elements of daily life. This particular note, catalogued as Pick 47, is uniquely sized at 173 x 95 mm and features the signatures of notable Swiss officials: Pierre Gauchat, Brenno Galli, Walter Schweigler, and Otto Kunz.
