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The Swiss National Bank conducts the country’s monetary policy as an independent central bank. It is obliged by the Constitution and by statute to act in accordance with the interests of the country as a whole. Its primary goal is to ensure price stability, while taking due account of economic developments. In so doing, it creates an appropriate environment for economic growth.

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The new banknotes – printing process

This film shows how the new Swiss banknotes are printed. The process uses traditional techniques such as offset, silkscreen, intaglio and letterpress printing, together with special processes such as foil application and microperforation. This gives the new Swiss banknote series a unique combination of design elements and security features.

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The new banknotes – substrate

This film shows how the substrate for the new Swiss banknotes is produced. The issuance of these notes marks the first time that the substrate will be used for banknote production anywhere in the world. Called Durasafe®, it is a specially developed, three-layer substrate, comprising an inner polymer layer sandwiched between two outer layers of cotton paper. This construction allows new security features to be incorporated and lends the note mechanical stability.

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Generalversammlung – Assemblée générale – General Meeting of Shareholders – Assemblea generale, 2016

Generalversammlung - Assemblée générale - General Meeting of Shareholders - Assemblea generale, 29.04.2016 00:00 Jean Studer, Präsident des Bankrats der Schweizerischen Nationalbank - Jean Studer, président du Conseil de banque de la Banque nationale suisse - Jean Studer, president of the Bank Council of the Swiss National Bank - Jean Studer, presidente del Consiglio di banca della Banca nazionale svizzera 42:35 Thomas Jordan, Präsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank -...

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