# Swiss Franc on The No Agenda Show

Swiss Franc comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to November 2019.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – November 2019
- **Related topics:** [Apple Pay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-pay.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonds.md), [Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [Fiat Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiat-currency.md), [Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finance.md), [Gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [Interest Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Knighting of Sir Tobias, Swiss Franc Donation

- **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-21
- **Time:** 1:25:07–1:29:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/knighting-of-sir-tobias-swiss-franc-donation.md

Tobias of the Wetlands is knighted following a significant donation of a 1,000 Swiss Franc note. The hosts discuss the physical security features of the new 2019 series Swiss currency and contrast it with the U.S. "war on cash." The conversation touches on the push toward digital payment systems like Apple Pay and the elimination of high-denomination bills.

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### Oil Prices, Interest Rates, and the Swiss Franc

- **Episode:** [688: Threat Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/688-threat-stream.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-18
- **Time:** 1:26:33–1:32:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/688-threat-stream/chapter/oil-prices-interest-rates-and-the-swiss-franc.md

A report from a former New York banker suggests that the drop in oil prices was caused by market saturation from small traders rather than a single entity's manipulation. The banker predicts that interest rates will remain low for decades, similar to Japan's economic "funk," and discusses the recent unpegging of the Swiss franc from the Euro.

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### Ron Paul, Gold Prices, Dollar Reserve Standard

- **Episode:** [329: Two Batteries One Cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/329-two-batteries-one-cup.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-11
- **Time:** 1:07:33–1:10:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/329-two-batteries-one-cup/chapter/ron-paul-gold-prices-dollar-reserve-standard.md

Ron Paul discusses the rising price of gold and the potential collapse of the dollar reserve standard on CNN. Paul argues that the real bubble is in the bond market and that the devaluation of the dollar is a worldwide phenomenon. The hosts debate the merits of holding gold versus selling it as it reaches record highs.

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### Private Banking, Kidnap Insurance and Lawsuits

- **Episode:** [29: The Zen "Offer"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-03
- **Time:** 1:19:48–1:23:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer/chapter/private-banking-kidnap-insurance-and-lawsuits.md

High-net-worth individuals are often targeted by private banks offering specialized services such as anonymous kidnap insurance and offshore accounts in Swiss francs. The financial industry is also plagued by predatory shareholder lawsuits that often target the exact amount of a company's insurance coverage. These practices are described as part of a broader "theft" occurring within the financial system, complicating the management of significant wealth.

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