European Central Bank to introduce new euro banknotes by 2030s

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that new euro banknotes are expected to enter circulation gradually starting in the early 2030s. This follows a massive public engagement effort where nearly 10 million people participated in an online survey to vote on potential design themes.

The ECB Governing Council is expected to make a final decision on the design concept by the end of 2026. The current selection features two primary themes: ‘European Culture,’ which highlights historical figures such as Marie Curie, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Leonardo da Vinci, and ‘Rivers and Birds,’ which focuses on Europe’s natural ecosystems and institutions.

Beyond aesthetics, the new series aims to improve security features to combat counterfeiting, increase the physical durability of the notes to reduce environmental impact, and enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals. Existing euro banknotes will remain valid and continue to circulate alongside the new series.

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Christine Lagarde · European Central Bank · Leonardo da Vinci · Ludwig van Beethoven · Maria Callas · Marie Curie · Miguel de Cervantes

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[DISPUTED] New Euro banknotes will be gradually introduced into circulation starting in the early 2030s. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The new banknotes are designed to be more durable to reduce environmental impact. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The new banknotes will include enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Nearly ten million Europeans participated in an online survey to vote on the design of the future banknotes. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The new design will improve recognizability for individuals with visual impairments. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[DISPUTED] The ECB Governing Council expects to make a final decision on the banknote design by the end of the current year. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] One design theme, 'European Culture', would feature famous figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Marie Curie, and Leonardo da Vinci. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] A second theme, 'Rivers and Birds', focuses on the diversity and resilience of European natural ecosystems. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.leinetal24.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de