Swiss franc · Also called: Swissie
Swiss franc is one of the units this atlas treats as a full monetary system — not only a ticker symbol. Its story runs from Bern in 1850 through note design, central-bank practice and the FX role it plays today.
- History anchor — 1850 · Bern
- Symbol — Fr.
- Design — Cash design is public art and anti-counterfeiting engineering at once. Swiss franc notes and coins carry portraits, landscapes and machine-readable features.
Frequently asked questions
What currency uses the ISO code CHF?
Swiss franc (CHF).
What is CHF?
A safe-haven franc backed by a conservative central bank and a large financial centre.
Does CHF show a live exchange rate here?
No. This ISO landing is a static map to the atlas entry for Swiss franc. There is no ticker, bid, or booking rate on Tool-Lifes /money.
When was Swiss franc established in this atlas?
Swiss franc is anchored to 1850 (Bern) in the history chapter — a founding or reform year, not today’s board price.