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How Swiss francs are made and how to stop forgeries

Even though credit and cash cards are widely used, coins and notes have not lost their popularity. swissinfo investigates how and where Swiss francs are made and how to stop forgeries. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch/SF/SNB)

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Julie worked as a radio reporter for BBC and independent radio all over the UK before joining swissinfo.ch's predecessor, Swiss Radio International, as a producer. After attending film school, Julie worked as an independent filmmaker before coming to swissinfo.ch in 2001. 








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