Swiss Franc (CHF)
The Swiss Franc is issued by the Swiss National Bank.
- Alphabetic code
- CHF
- Numeric code
- 756
- Symbol
- CHF
- Minor units
- 2
- Example
- CHF 1,234.50
- Used in
- Switzerland, Liechtenstein
A reader’s investment lens
Demand for reassurance can itself change a currency’s price. The SNB explains that some investors accept lower returns for holding francs. That trade-off is why “safe haven” deserves a closer look: safety, income and the price you pay are different questions.
- Watch
- Risk sentiment, Swiss inflation and SNB policy.
- Consider
- Safe-haven demand is not a guarantee; valuation and policy still matter.
Research context, not a recommendation to buy. Currency moves exclude interest and fees.
Swiss National Bank · The franc explained ↗History
- 1850 The franc is introduced as the monetary unit of Switzerland under the Federal Coinage Act of 7 May 1850.
- 2011 The Swiss National Bank sets a minimum exchange rate of 1.20 francs per euro.
- 2015 The Swiss National Bank discontinues the minimum exchange rate on 15 January.