How a Swiss banknote’s life comes to an end

A banknote's life is not eternal. What happens when it's time to retire?

Despite the rise of cashless payments, millions of banknotes keep circulating daily worldwide. But who decides when a note has to retire, and what happens next? The Swiss love their cash, but the more a banknote travels, the shorter its lifespan. The size of tears, stains and other imperfections det... More info