Banknote Switzerland 20 Francs (CHF 20) Circulated
The 20 Swiss franc banknote is not only a means of payment but also a highly technologically advanced security document. It is part of the latest series of Swiss banknotes that highlight the key features of Switzerland. For the 20-franc denomination, the main theme is creativity, symbolized by light, which plays a central role in the banknote’s design.
Important! Banknote condition: circulated. Image for illustrative purposes only.
Artistic motif:
The motif of light on the banknote is depicted by a hand holding a prism through which light disperses into a multicolored rainbow. This symbolizes creativity and the diversity of nature, which are key to Swiss identity. The banknote also features constellations of stars above a globe, further emphasizing Switzerland’s innovative character.
Security features:
The 20 Swiss franc banknote is equipped with advanced security features that ensure its authenticity and make it difficult to counterfeit. Among them are:
Test globe: in the center of the banknote there is a shimmering globe that changes color when tilted and shows a violet arc.
Security strip: visible on the lower part of the banknote, which when tilted reveals red and green numerals shifting in opposite directions.
Perforated cross: microscopic holes form the shape of the Swiss cross, visible in full when the banknote is held up to the light.
Watermark: the banknote contains two watermarks—the Swiss cross and a globe—visible when backlit.
>UV effect: under ultraviolet light, a hidden globe and colored fibers within the paper structure appear, enhancing the level of security.
Features for the blind: raised lines on the edges of the banknote make it easier for blind individuals to identify the denomination.
Color scheme:
The 20-franc banknote has a distinctive color scheme, with dominant shades of red and purple, which enhances the aesthetic aspect of the design. These colors are also key to distinguishing denominations, making everyday handling easier for users.
Security at different levels:
This note also includes a range of other technologically advanced security features, such as microtext in Switzerland’s four national languages, elements visible only under infrared light, as well as an optical effect where graphic elements change depending on the viewing angle. Serial numbers are printed in two places using different typefaces, which further increases the difficulty of counterfeiting.
The item is subject to currency exchange and the purchased means of payment is non-returnable. When purchasing banknotes, if the product title or specification does not specify particular features such as serial number, special marks (if any), year of issue, or design version, the banknotes are shipped at random with respect to these parameters, without the possibility of selection by the buyer. The customer cannot choose the year of issue, serial number, special marks, condition other than that indicated in the product description, or the design version (e.g., for EUR banknotes—new and old designs, or for GBP banknotes—portraits of the king or the queen). All of the above rules apply to transactions for the purchase of the listed means of payment.