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31 January 2025
- ECB shortlisted motifs based on the two possible themes for new banknotes: “European culture: shared cultural spaces” and “Rivers and birds: resilience in diversity”
- The decision builds on an inclusive process involving feedback from public surveys and groups of experts
- ECB to launch design contest in 2025 allowing Governing Council to select final designs in 2026
- First new banknotes will go into circulation several years after final decision on designs and following production process
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has selected motifs to illustrate the two possible themes for future euro banknotes. “European culture” focuses on shared cultural spaces and prominent Europeans. “Rivers and birds” focuses on the resilience and diversity of the natural world, complemented by the European institutions.
The decision benefited from the suggestions provided by two multidisciplinary advisory groups from across the euro area and is…