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The Swiss Franc is the primary currency of Switzerland. This currency is used by an estimated 8,554,453 people. Based on our estimate, Swiss Franc is the #83 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Swiss Franc is "CHF". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 756. The currency symbol for the Franc is "CHF".
Swiss Franc conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
CHF Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Swiss Franc is Switzerland. The Swiss Franc is also used in Liechtenstein.
There are approximately 8,554,453 people around the world who use the Swiss Franc. The Swiss Franc is the #83 most used widely currency is the world.
8,554,453 user population
Ranked #83 in the worldCHF Exchange Rates
1 Swiss Franc equals:
† Rates last updated at 46 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
CHF Currency Facts
CHF Details
| ISO 4217 Code | CHF |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 756 |
| Unit Name | Franc |
| Symbol | CHF |
| Currency Nicknames | Stutz, Stei, Eier (Swiss), Chuffs |
CHF Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | Rappen |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | Rp. |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | CHF10, CHF20, CHF50, CHF100, CHF200, CHF1000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | CHF1, CHF2, CHF5, 5Rp., 10Rp., 20Rp., 50Rp. |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
CHF Issuance
| Central Bank | Swiss National Bank |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.snb.ch/ |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 8,554,453 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #83 |
| CHF Inflation Rate | 0.94% |
| Inflation Rank | #97 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2020 CHF Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Swiss National Bank. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Swiss Franc may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Berchtoldstag | January 2, 2020 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 10, 2020 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 13, 2020 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Ascension Day | May 21, 2020 | Closed |
| Whitmonday | June 1, 2020 | Closed |
| National Day | August 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Christmas | December 25, 2020 | Closed |
| St. Stephen's Day | December 26, 2020 | Closed |