50 Francs

Issuer Canton of Zürich
Year 1888-1907
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 50 Francs
Currency Franc (1837-1907)
Composition Paper
Size 162 × 105 mm
Shape Rectangular (hand cut)
Printer Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Designer(s) Obverse: Designers: Joseph Storck, Albert Walch
Reverse: Joseph Storck
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In circulation to
Reference(s) P#S622
Obverse description To the left, full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing right, leaning against a shield with the coat of arms of Switzerland, holding sword and wearing diadem. To th right, putto supporting rectangular cartouche with value.
Obverse lettering 50 DIE ZÜRCHER KANTONALBANK zahlt dem Überbringer, bei Sicht, FÜNFZIG FRANKEN in gesetzlicher Barschaft. ZÜRICH 1 Juni 1897. DER DIREKTOR : DER BANKPRÄSIDENT : DER KASSIER : BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. LONDRES. CINQUANTA FRANCHI • FUNFZIG FRANKEN • CINQUANTE FRANCS
Reverse description Two heads of Hermes wearing winged petasos (hat) in round medallions.
Reverse lettering 50 CINQUANTE FRANCS FUNFZIG FRANKEN CINQUANTA FRANCHI
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Numisquare ID 9552218000
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