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The Swiss franc comes in the following denominations:Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents and 1, 2, 5 Francs |
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| Bank notes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 1000 Francs |
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Please note that Switzerland remains with the Swiss franc, usually indicated as CHF. While Switzerland is not part of the European Union and thus is not obliged to convert to the Euro, many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros so that visitors may compare prices.
Merchants may accept Euros but are not obliged to do so. Change given back to the client will most likely be in Swiss francs.
The safest and easiest form of money are traveler's checks and credit cards. The cards most used are Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Many banks in Switzerland have equipped their ATM machines with the CIRRUS or MAESTRO system. Many other Swiss banks offer ATM machines for cash advances with your credit card. It is recommended to have a small amount of cash on hand upon arrival in Switzerland for immediate expenses, i.e. taxies, city transportation etc.
