ECB Unveils 10 Euro Note Designs, Opens Voting Until Sept. 21
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 24
ECB Unveils 10 Euro Note Designs, Opens Voting Until Sept. 21
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 24
Summary
Christine Lagarde presented 10 design options for a new generation of euro banknotes, giving the public its first detailed look at the proposed notes.
Sept. 21 is the deadline for euro-area citizens to vote on designs grouped under two themes — “European culture” and “rivers and birds.”
The ECB said its Governing Council will make a final choice around the end of 2026 after the public consultation closes.
The redesign comes as the central bank also prepares to begin a trial of a digital euro, pairing a cash refresh with work on the currency’s electronic form.
Why did the European Central Bank consult neuroscientists and psychologists to help design the next generation of euro banknotes?
Will the mandatory integration of advanced anti-counterfeiting security features ultimately destroy the artistic vision of the shortlisted euro designs?
With digital payments dominating, is this massive 2026 euro redesign actually a desperate attempt to keep physical cash alive?