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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.
2016-05-30 – Press release – Important monetary policy data for the week ending 27 May 2016
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Read More »The new banknotes – production and circulation
This film shows the production process for the new Swiss banknotes, including substrate production, printing, inspection, storage and entry into circulation. It shows the special Durasafe® substrate and provides details of the various printing processes used.
Read More »The new banknotes – journey to the public and back
This film shows the journey of the new Swiss banknotes, from storage and quality assurance at the Swiss National Bank to their entry into circulation. It also describes how the notes from the old banknote series are sorted and destroyed.
Read More »The new banknotes – security features at a glance
This film shows the five main security features that can be used to check easily and quickly if a new Swiss banknote is genuine. Additional features are shown in the film 'The new banknotes - design and security features'.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »2016-05-18 – SNB Working Papers – On the roles of different foreign currencies in European bank lending
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Read More »2016-05-17 – Federal bond issues – Public bonds of the Swiss Confederation according to maturity (situation at 17.05.2016)
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