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ECB euro banknote redesign and digital euro pilot

Overview

The European Central Bank (ECB) is progressing with a major redesign of euro banknotes and the development of a digital euro. The physical redesign aims to enhance security against advanced counterfeiting, improve accessibility for the visually impaired, and utilize more sustainable materials.

Following a competition involving over 1,200 graphic designers, ten finalist proposals have been unveiled. These are categorized into two themes: ‘European Culture’ and ‘Rivers and Birds’. The ‘European Culture’ theme features historical figures such as Maria Callas (€5), Ludwig van Beethoven (€10), Marie Curie (€20), Miguel de Cervantes (€50), Leonardo da Vinci (€100), and Bertha von Suttner (€200). The ‘Rivers and Birds’ theme depicts the journey of water from mountains to the sea, paired with specific bird species like the wallcreeper, kingfisher, European bee-eater, white stork, avocet, and northern fulmar. The reverse side of these notes would feature major European institutions.

As of September 2026, the ECB has officially launched the online public consultation, allowing eurozone citizens to vote on these designs until September 21, 2026. This marks the first complete redesign of the currency since its 2002 introduction. The finalists were selected by an independent jury of 21 experts in fields including neuroscience, history, and graphic design. The ECB Governing Council will make its final decision toward the end of 2026, informed by technical evaluations, a critical committee, and results from both this public vote and a parallel study conducted by an independent research agency on a representative sample of citizens. New notes could potentially enter circulation in the early 2030s.

Regarding the digital euro, a pilot program is scheduled for the second half of 2027. This one-year beta test will involve 36 payment service providers testing the currency for everyday transactions. The ECB maintains that cash will remain a permanent part of the European payments system.

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European Central Bank · Ludwig van Beethoven · Leonardo da Vinci · Maria Skłodowska-Curie · Maria Callas

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Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European Central Bank unveils new euro banknote designs

    The European Central Bank has unveiled final design proposals for new euro banknotes, featuring themes of European culture, science, and nature. Public consultation is open until September 21, 2026.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    European Central Bank launches public vote for new euro banknote designs

    The European Central Bank is inviting citizens to vote on ten shortlisted design proposals for a new series of euro banknotes by September 21, 2026.

  3. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    European Central Bank opens voting for new euro banknote designs

    The European Central Bank is hosting an online vote until September 21, 2026, for citizens to select the design of new euro banknotes, ranging from 5 to 200 euros.

  4. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European Central Bank unveils new Euro banknote design finalists

    The European Central Bank has unveiled ten design finalists for new Euro banknotes, featuring themes of European culture or rivers and birds, and has opened a public consultation period.

  5. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    European Central Bank unveils new euro banknote design finalists

    The European Central Bank has released ten finalist designs for new euro banknotes, inviting citizens to vote on themes of European culture or nature before a final decision in late 2026.

  6. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    European Central Bank plans euro banknote redesign and digital currency pilot

    The European Central Bank is planning a major redesign of euro banknotes and preparing for a digital euro pilot program starting in 2027, while maintaining that physical cash will remain in use.

  7. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    European Central Bank begins major redesign of euro banknotes

    The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes with new themes of culture or nature, aiming for a 2029 rollout while affirming that cash will remain a vital part of the payment system.

  8. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    European Central Bank consults public on new euro banknote designs

    The European Central Bank is consulting the public on new euro banknote designs, offering a choice between European cultural icons and natural motifs like birds and rivers.

  9. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    European Central Bank announces euro banknote redesign

    The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes for 2026, inviting public votes on cultural or nature-based themes to improve security, accessibility, and representation.

Sources

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