Swiss Lost Cash Racks Up $1.1 Billion Windfall for Government

Bastian Benrath-Wright

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SNB Plans New Banknotes Despite Dwindling Demand for Cash (1)

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Most Swiss Cash Circulates in 1000-Franc Banknotes

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Lost banknotes from the 1970s are set to give Switzerland a windfall.

Most Swiss Cash Circulates in 1000-Franc Banknotes | Value of all bills and coins in circulation

The 1000-franc bill of SNB's sixth banknote series, legal tender until 2000.

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