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Euro banknote redesign public vote

Entities: Eurozone · Euro · European Central Bank

Overview

The European Central Bank unveiled ten finalist designs for the first comprehensive euro‑banknote redesign on 24 July 2026. The proposals are split between a “European Culture” series—featuring historic figures such as Maria Callas, Ludwig van Beethoven, Marie Curie, Miguel de Cervantes, Leonardo da Vinci and Bertha von Suttner—and a “Rivers & Birds” series that pairs major waterways with characteristic birds and EU institutions on the reverse.

An online public consultation opened for all euro‑area residents and will remain active until 21 September 2026. Participants can rate each design and leave comments; the vote is advisory, not binding, and the results will be weighed alongside expert technical assessments and the jury’s evaluation when the Governing Council selects the final theme later in the year.

President Christine Lagarde reiterated that banknotes are a tangible expression of Europe. Social‑media users have circulated humorous meme and cartoon alternatives, underscoring the public’s keen interest but not influencing the official process. After a final decision by the end of 2026, the new notes will undergo security testing and production, while existing notes stay legal tender during the transition.

Timeline

  1. about 4 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    ECB launches public vote on new euro banknote designs

    The ECB opened an online vote for euro‑area citizens to choose among ten new banknote designs, grouped under “European culture” and “Rivers and birds”, with voting running until 21 September.

  2. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 78 sources
    European Central Bank launches public vote on new euro banknote designs

    The ECB presented ten new euro banknote designs—split between cultural icons and nature themes—and opened a public vote until 21 Sept 2026, with a final decision expected end‑2026.

  3. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 175 sources
    ECB launches public vote on new euro banknote designs featuring European culture and nature

    The ECB released ten designs for a full euro banknote redesign – split between European cultural icons and nature themes – and opened an online vote for citizens until 21 Sept 2026; a final decision is expected

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