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Euro banknote redesign public vote

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The European Central Bank unveiled ten finalist designs for the first comprehensive euro‑banknote redesign on 24 July 2026, 2026. The proposals are split between a “European culture” series featuring 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 Suttner—and a “Rivers & Birds” series that pairs major waterways with characteristic birds and EU institutions on the reverse. Over 1,200 public submissions were narrowed down by a jury of 21 independent experts to these ten options. An online public consultation open to opened for all euro‑area residents runs and will remain active until 21 September 2026, allowing citizens to 2026. Participants can rate each design and comment. 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 stressed reiterated that euro banknotes are a tangible expression of Europe. The ECB will combine public input with expert Social‑media users have circulated humorous meme and technical assessments before cartoon alternatives, underscoring the Governing Council makes public’s keen interest but not influencing the official process. After a final decision expected by the end of 2026. After the decision, a testing and production phase will precede rollout a few years later; 2026, the new notes will use sustainable materials, enhanced undergo security features, testing and improved accessibility for the visually impaired, production, while existing banknotes remain notes stay legal tender. Reactions remain mixed, with praise for a shared European identity and criticism over omitted territories and tender during the designs’ meme‑like spread online. transition.

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  1. 2026-07-26 17:30 UTC Euro banknote redesign public vote
  2. 2026-07-26 10:31 UTC Euro banknote redesign public vote
  3. 2026-07-26 05:56 UTC Euro banknote redesign public vote
  4. 2026-07-26 04:41 UTC Euro banknote redesign public vote
  5. 2026-07-25 20:01 UTC Euro banknote redesign public vote

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