PRODUCTION OF BANKNOTES

Current Swiss Banknotes printed in special paper from

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Paper made by Linters and Combings

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Divided into small

section

Shortened Crushed

Mixed with filling

material

Gluing and

Coloring Matter

AFTER PRODUCTION PROCESS

Drying Process Printing Sizing

REQUIREMENTS IN PRODUCTION BANKNOTES

• Resistant to 18 different chemicals• Light • Machine-washable at high temperature

QUALITY CONTROL

• Takes place in the Cash Division for spot check• If passed, they are stored in the SNB vaults• Faulty banknotes are rejected and destroyed