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Stacks of Swiss franc, Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are displayed in a bank in Bern August 15, 2011. The Swiss franc rose against the euro and the dollar August 16, 2011,
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Euro and Swiss Francs notes are seen in this illustration picture in Lausanne August 9, 2011. The Swiss franc surged to new all-time highs against the euro and the dollar in volatile
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Euro and Swiss Franc notes are seen in this illustration picture in Lausanne August 9, 2011. The Swiss franc surged to new all-time highs against the euro and the dollar in volatile
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