The data exclude the debt of the social security schemes and the public enterprises. There is no debt guaranteed by the central government.
All outstanding debt is denominated in Swiss francs.
The Confederation does not borrow in foreign currencies. The data are recorded on a cash basis. The fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. One month after the end of the reference quarter. A hardcopy of the data 'Etat trimestriel des dettes de la Confederation' is available from the contact person on request.