11 Facts About Swiss franc

Swiss franc is the currency and legal tender of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The new Swiss currencies emerged in the 18th century after Swiss cantons did not follow the pace of depreciations which occurred in France and Germany.

Konkordanzbatzen among the Swiss cantons agreeing on an exclusive issue of currency in francs and batzen failed to replace the over 8, 000 different coins and notes in circulation.

Until mid-January 2015, the Swiss franc continued to trade below the target level set by the SNB, though the ceiling was broken at least once on 5 April 2012, albeit briefly.

The full daily appreciation of the Swiss franc was equivalent to $31, 000 per single futures contract: more than the market had moved collectively in the previous thousand days.

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Gold 16- and 32-Swiss franc coins were issued in 1800, matching with French coins worth 24 and 48 livres tournois.

All Swiss franc coins are language-neutral with respect to Switzerland's four national languages, featuring only numerals, the abbreviation "Fr.

In 1996, 200-Swiss franc notes were introduced whilst the 500-Swiss franc note was discontinued.

Swiss franc is the currency and legal tender of Switzerland and Liechtenstein and legal tender in the Italian exclave of Campione d'Italia.

The Swiss franc is the only version of the franc still issued in Europe.

Combinations of up to 100 circulating Swiss franc coins are legal tender; banknotes are legal tender for any amount.