Swiss Central Bank Unveils Finalists for New Banknote Design

Six finalists selected for Switzerland's new banknote series design competition, with public survey of 100,000 participants influencing selection process.

Key Takeaways

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has selected six finalists for the new banknote series design competition.
The finalists are identified by the design codes B, G, H, J, K, and L.
The winner of the competition is scheduled to be announced in the first quarter of 2026.
New banknotes are not expected to be issued until at least the beginning of 2030.
The final design decision rests with the Bank Council.

By The Numbers

100,000+

Survey Participants

Finalist Designs

2030

Earliest Release Year

They Said

"The nomination was based, among other things, on a public survey in which over 100,000 people took part."
— Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Public Surge Powers Design Revolution

Six Contenders Survive the Cut

The Long Wait Until 2030

Ultimate Authority Remains with the Council

Sources & References

Swiss central bank selects finalists in design competition for new banknotes

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has selected six finalists for the new banknote series design competition.
The finalists are identified by the design codes B, G, H, J, K, and L.
The winner of the competition is scheduled to be announced in the first quarter of 2026.
New banknotes are not expected to be issued until at least the beginning of 2030.
The final design decision rests with the Bank Council.

By The Numbers

100,000+

Survey Participants

Finalist Designs

2030

Earliest Release Year

They Said

"The nomination was based, among other things, on a public survey in which over 100,000 people took part."
— Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Public Surge Powers Design Revolution

Six Contenders Survive the Cut

The Long Wait Until 2030

Ultimate Authority Remains with the Council

Sources & References

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