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What you need to know about the currency Swiss Franc
The franc (CHF) is the official currency of Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The cantons and semi-cantons issued their own coins, resulting in 860 different types until the exclusivity of the Swiss National Bank. It has been the sole currency since 1850 and its symbol is Fr. or SFr.
The banknotes of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CHF) come in six denominations: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 1000 francs. Their texts are in the four official languages of Switzerland: French, German, Italian, and Romansh. They are made with Durasafe®, a hybrid substrate of polymer and cotton.
Currently, there are coins in circulation of 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 2 Swiss francs. There are some commemorative bimetallic series that are not legal tender. All are made of aluminium and nickel, except for the 5, which also includes aluminium and is copper-coloured.
Although the banknotes feature texts in four different languages, the coins only have inscriptions in Latin. This language is considered neutral and preserves the linguistic tradition that prevailed in Europe in ancient times.
There are two border territories with Switzerland where it is possible to use francs: Campione d’Italia (Italy) and Büsingen am Hochrhein (Germany). The former is reached by crossing Lake Como and the latter is a German territory completely surrounded by Switzerland.
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*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
