The design of the new banknotes at a glance
With the ninth banknote series the Swiss National Bank broke new ground on the design front - moving away from the depiction of well-known personalities. Each note in the new series depicts a typically Swiss characteristic, which is then illustrated graphically using a key motif. Each characteristic is communicated via an action, a Swiss location and various graphic elements. The inspiration behind the new banknote series is 'The many facets of Switzerland'.
The 20-franc note
The 20-franc note focuses on Switzerland's creativity - expressed by light, the note's key motif.
Main colour: Red
Dimensions: 70 x 130 mm
Date of issue: 17 May 2017
There are many other design elements on the note, all of which illustrate its theme of creativity and its key motif, light.
'Swiss Banknotes' app
Discover the new note with the SNB's 'Swiss Banknotes' app.