List of motifs on banknotes
The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF). The motifs used are:
Coat of arms of Switzerland
Alternative shapes of the heraldic shield were also in frequent use, and still remain in use in spite of the 2017 legislation. 
A frequently seen shield shape is the "Iberian" or "curved" type, specifically used to mark Swiss embassies and border crossings, and also used on the five franks coin. 
Another frequently seen variant is a Renaissance-style articulated shield, shown as being held by the national personification Helvetia on the ½, 1 and 2 franks coins.