Why is Switzerland the land of banks? Discover the history of tickets in Geneva Switzerland is known to be the country of banks. But where does this belief come from?

With its exhibition La Fabrique de l'Argent. 19th century Geneva banknotes, The Geneva Museum of Art and History brings tracks to this enigma by retracing the origin of the bank note in the city at the end of the lake.

In Geneva, The history of banknotes begins very early, From the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. To fight against counterfeits, Many know-how inherited from the graphic arts, but also the Geneva watch industry, mobilise themselves.

Thanks to an exceptional archive fund of the commercial bank (test collection, print material), The exhibition highlights the equipment and techniques developed to secure tickets and responds to why and how to make Geneva tickets.

Where ? Museum of Art and History of Geneva Mah

When ? October 1, 2022 to February 19, 2023

How many ? "Pay what you like"