The Story Behind the 200 CHF Banknote
MOUNTAINS: ENERGY, VITALITY AND RESPECT
MOUNTAINS: ENERGY, VITALITY AND RESPECT
The Story Behind the 200 CHF Banknote
MOUNTAINS: ENERGY, VITALITY AND RESPECT
MOUNTAINS: ENERGY, VITALITY AND RESPECT
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The essence and character of the mountain’s high altitude.
The mountain’s high altitude is a place of concentrated energy. In the barren alpine landscapes, natural forces encounter humanity.
Water, wind, rock, and climate shape a habitat that demands vitality, respect, and adaptability.
The high altitude thus becomes a symbol of an energy that is at work in both nature and humanity.
The window on the back features a graphically simplified battery as a symbol of stored energy. It refers to the central theme of the note:
the collection, preservation, and use of energy.
The essence and character of the mountain’s high altitude.
The mountain’s high altitude is a place of concentrated energy. In the barren alpine landscapes, natural forces encounter humanity.
Water, wind, rock, and climate shape a habitat that demands vitality, respect, and adaptability.
The high altitude thus becomes a symbol of an energy that is at work in both nature and humanity.
The window on the back features a graphically simplified battery as a symbol of stored energy. It refers to the central theme of the note:
the collection, preservation, and use of energy.
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The essence and character of the mountain’s high altitude.
The mountain’s high altitude is a place of concentrated energy. In the barren alpine landscapes, natural forces encounter humanity. Water, wind, rock, and climate shape a habitat that demands vitality, respect, and adaptability. The high altitude thus becomes a symbol of an energy that is at work in both nature and humanity. The window on the back features a graphically simplified battery as a symbol of stored energy. It refers to the central theme of the note: the collection, preservation, and use of energy.
The essence and character of the mountain’s high altitude.
The mountain’s high altitude is a place of concentrated energy. In the barren alpine landscapes, natural forces encounter humanity. Water, wind, rock, and climate shape a habitat that demands vitality, respect, and adaptability. The high altitude thus becomes a symbol of an energy that is at work in both nature and humanity. The window on the back features a graphically simplified battery as a symbol of stored energy. It refers to the central theme of the note: the collection, preservation, and use of energy.
The alpine rocky landscapes form the foundation of this energy region. They serve as a habitat for animals
such as the ibex and as a setting for respectful mountaineering.
At the same time, they house reservoirs and infrastructure for energy production. Structures such as the Grand Dixence dam or
the solar power plant at Lac de Toules demonstrate how the natural potential of the high-altitude environment is harnessed.
The water network symbolizes vitality and the constant flow of energy. It connects the mountain world
with people and supplies resources even beyond the country’s borders.
The Teufelsstein stands as an iconographic symbol of the power of the mountains. The legendary throwing of the stone embodies the sudden
release of stored energy. At the same time, the narrative refers to the respect
and awe that the forces of nature in the mountains inspire.
such as the ibex and as a setting for respectful mountaineering.
At the same time, they house reservoirs and infrastructure for energy production. Structures such as the Grand Dixence dam or
the solar power plant at Lac de Toules demonstrate how the natural potential of the high-altitude environment is harnessed.
The water network symbolizes vitality and the constant flow of energy. It connects the mountain world
with people and supplies resources even beyond the country’s borders.
The Teufelsstein stands as an iconographic symbol of the power of the mountains. The legendary throwing of the stone embodies the sudden
release of stored energy. At the same time, the narrative refers to the respect
and awe that the forces of nature in the mountains inspire.
The alpine rocky landscapes form the foundation of this energy region. They serve as a habitat for animals such as the ibex and as a setting for respectful mountaineering. At the same time, they house reservoirs and infrastructure for energy production. Structures such as the Grand Dixence dam or the solar power plant at Lac de Toules demonstrate how the natural potential of the high-altitude environment is harnessed.
The water network symbolizes vitality and the constant flow of energy. It connects the mountain world with people and supplies resources even beyond the country’s borders. The Teufelsstein stands as an iconographic symbol of the power of the mountains. The legendary throwing of the stone embodies the sudden release of stored energy. At the same time, the narrative refers to the respect and awe that the forces of nature in the mountains inspire.
The water network symbolizes vitality and the constant flow of energy. It connects the mountain world with people and supplies resources even beyond the country’s borders. The Teufelsstein stands as an iconographic symbol of the power of the mountains. The legendary throwing of the stone embodies the sudden release of stored energy. At the same time, the narrative refers to the respect and awe that the forces of nature in the mountains inspire.
The illustrations in the safety strip show how the characteristics of high altitude are absorbed and
transmitted by humans. From muscle cells and the human heart to mountainous regions,
the wind currents of Switzerland, and global wind systems, a network of energy and movement unfolds.
The globe in the watermark, featuring the subpolar zone, serves as an analogy for the altitude of the mountains.
Both environments are characterized by extreme conditions and represent exceptional adaptability and energy potential.
transmitted by humans. From muscle cells and the human heart to mountainous regions,
the wind currents of Switzerland, and global wind systems, a network of energy and movement unfolds.
The globe in the watermark, featuring the subpolar zone, serves as an analogy for the altitude of the mountains.
Both environments are characterized by extreme conditions and represent exceptional adaptability and energy potential.
The illustrations in the safety strip show how the characteristics of high altitude are absorbed and transmitted by humans. From muscle cells and the human heart to mountainous regions, the wind currents of Switzerland, and global wind systems, a network of energy and movement unfolds. The globe in the watermark, featuring the subpolar zone, serves as an analogy for the altitude of the mountains. Both environments are characterized by extreme conditions and represent exceptional adaptability and energy potential.
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Switzerland’s Independent Contribution to Progress
When held up to the light, the Swiss cross is revealed in its entirety, creating a connection between the front and back.
It links the natural energy of the Alps with Switzerland’s technological achievements.
Switzerland makes an independent contribution to global progress through its innovative strength
in the field of energy storage.
In a future that increasingly relies on renewable energy, the ability to store energy efficiently and
release it as needed is becoming increasingly important. The stacked stones store energy; their release represents its controlled release.
The lightning bolt represents the moment when stored energy becomes usable.
It symbolizes the transformation of natural forces into progress, supply, and the future.
Switzerland’s Independent Contribution to Progress
When held up to the light, the Swiss cross is revealed in its entirety, creating a connection between the front and back.
It links the natural energy of the Alps with Switzerland’s technological achievements.
Switzerland makes an independent contribution to global progress through its innovative strength
in the field of energy storage.
In a future that increasingly relies on renewable energy, the ability to store energy efficiently and
release it as needed is becoming increasingly important. The stacked stones store energy; their release represents its controlled release.
The lightning bolt represents the moment when stored energy becomes usable.
It symbolizes the transformation of natural forces into progress, supply, and the future.
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Switzerland’s Independent Contribution to Progress
When held up to the light, the Swiss cross is revealed in its entirety, creating a connection between the front and back. It links the natural energy of the Alps with Switzerland’s technological achievements. Switzerland makes an independent contribution to global progress through its innovative strength
in the field of energy storage. In a future that increasingly relies on renewable energy, the ability to store energy efficiently and release it as needed is becoming increasingly important. The stacked stones store energy; their release represents its controlled release. The lightning bolt represents the moment when stored energy becomes usable. It symbolizes the transformation of natural forces into progress, supply, and the future.
Switzerland’s Independent Contribution to Progress
When held up to the light, the Swiss cross is revealed in its entirety, creating a connection between the front and back. It links the natural energy of the Alps with Switzerland’s technological achievements. Switzerland makes an independent contribution to global progress through its innovative strength
in the field of energy storage. In a future that increasingly relies on renewable energy, the ability to store energy efficiently and release it as needed is becoming increasingly important. The stacked stones store energy; their release represents its controlled release. The lightning bolt represents the moment when stored energy becomes usable. It symbolizes the transformation of natural forces into progress, supply, and the future.
The Story of a Banknote
Since 2022, C2F has been exploring the design, thematic content, and security features of a contemporary banknote series and, on behalf of the SNB, was commissioned to contribute to the development of the new banknote series with the concept «From High Altitudes to Progress». The 200 CHF banknote tells the story of high-altitude mountain regions through the themes of energy, vitality, and respect.