Swiss franc exchange rate
Here you can watch how the Swiss franc fluctuates on the market and when the Swiss franc exchange rate is the best.
The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF)
The Swiss Franc has been the currency of Switzerland since 1850. It’s also legal tender in the principality of Liechtenstein as well as Campione d’Italia. The Swiss Franc is the only European currency which is called franc.
The Swiss Currency is given out by the Swiss National Bank which was founded in 1907 with headquarters in Bern and Zürich.
History
- The newly founded Swiss Confederation introduced the joint currency Franc, split into 100 rappen.
- The first banknotes were given out by the Swiss National Bank in 1907.
- The Swiss Franc also became legal tender in Liechtenstein in 1924.
- In 1968, the coins were no longer made with silver except the 5 franc coin from 1969.
Swiss currency in various denominations
Swiss money is available in the form of coins and banknotes. Among the coins, there is also the equivalent to cents, known as rappen.
- Swiss Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1000 franc.
- Swiss Coins: 0,50, 1, 2, 5 franc and 5, 10, 20 rappen.
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