New modification of the euro 10 20 50 100. What the euro looks like

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Dignity:

Denomination:

Obverse:

The main image in the form of a window is made in the Gothic style. There is an inscription in the form of the abbreviation ECB (European Central Bank) in 5 languages ​​of the European Union (BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT, EKP). Also in the upper left corner is the flag of the European Union (established on December 8, 1955). In the center of the banknote there are 12 stars, borrowed from the flag of Europe. There is also the name of the currency in Latin and Greek transcription. At the top of the banknote is the signature of the President of the European Central Bank.

Reverse:

The main image is occupied by a bridge, also made in the Gothic style. On the right side of the bridge there is an image of a map of Europe. There is also a banknote number, the top number is printed in black ink, the bottom number is printed in the color of the main background of the banknote.

Watermark:

The watermark consists of three local marks. The first one repeats the window from the obverse of the banknote, below is the digital denomination of the banknote, to the right are alternating light and dark lines of varying widths. These lines are used to determine the denomination of the banknote by reading devices.

Date of issue indicated on the banknote:

Put into circulation:

Withdrawn from circulation:

Canceled:

Signatures on the banknote:

The early ones bear the signature of Wim Deusenberg; now the euro is signed by the Chairman of the Board of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet.

Banknote size:

Material:

Colors:

Artists:

Printing house:

The architectural structures on all banknotes do not exist in reality. All EU banknotes symbolically depict either gates or windows on the obverse, which signifies openness and readiness for cooperation. On the reverse of the banknote there is an image of a bridge, which symbolically signifies the unity of the European Union and the EU's willingness to establish relations with countries that are not members of the union. Interestingly, each country has its own letter on the series number, as well as its own number, obtained by summing the numbers on the banknote number one by one. Banknote weight: 0.8 g.

Estimated cost (U$D)

The euro is the single currency within the EU, accepted in many European countries. The currency has been in circulation since 2002. Its management and issuance policy is handled by the European Bank in Frankfurt. Through the system of national banks in Europe, cash is printed, distributed between countries and administered by the system.

Basic characteristics of cash

Studying the topic of what Euro bills and coins exist, you can note their total number of 7 banknotes and 8 coins. They are presented in the form of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. On the Internet you can find a photo of a 1000 Euro banknote, which in fact has not yet been issued and is counterfeit.

All euro cash is united by a single style of printing and design. Depending on the denomination, the color combination and size of the bill changes. The size increases as the denomination increases. The front side depicts gates, windows, facades, symbolizing the openness and willingness to cooperate of European countries. Bridges are printed on the back - symbols of open communication and connection with the whole world.

All images are schematic illustrations dating from different historical periods and are not actual objects. The original design, Robert Kalina, used existing structures, but for political reasons they were replaced with symbolic structures. The common elements of any banknote include:

• EU flag with 12 stars;
• abbreviation of the European Central Bank “ECB”, made in 5 languages;
• signature of the head of the bank;
• name of the currency in Greek and Latin;
• A map is printed on the back.

Coins

Coins starting from 1 cent are in circulation. Next come 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. There are also 1 and 2 euros. All coins are united by a common image of a number against the background of a European map, made schematically. It is surrounded by 12 stars, to which parallel straight lines are drawn. The 1, 2, and 5 cents show Europe on the world map. At 10, 20 and 50 cents, European countries are shown separately. The 1 and 2 euro coins reflect the unified EU map without borders.

On the reverse there is an element of the country where the coin was made. This feature does not prevent the use of coins in other countries with Euro currency. The coin has an edge that helps people with low vision establish its value.

Coins from 1 to 5 cents are made of steel and copper plated. They have a reddish tint. The denominations 10, 20 and 50 are distinguished by their yellow color. Nordic Gold metal was used for their minting. 1 and 2 Euro are characterized by a design combination of two shades: white and yellow. Nickel alloys and alloys with the addition of copper and zinc are used for manufacturing. Bimetal is used to prevent counterfeiting. Text has been added to the edge of the 2 Euro coin, varying depending on the country of origin.

The denomination of the 2 Euro banknote is often used for minting commemorative coins. The obverse does not differ from the usual sample. The reverse may depict famous personalities and representatives of the plant world. The price of such coins is always significantly higher, since the composition includes precious metals, and the issue is very limited.

Types of banknotes and their protection

The euro is recognized as the most protected currency. When printing, modern chemicals and the latest technologies are used. Special cotton paper is used for production. The smoothness of the front side is combined with the roughness of the back. The paper has the necessary rigidity and slightly crunches when bent. Does not glow in UV radiation.

Using relief printing, the denomination of the banknote, the abbreviation of the Central Bank, made in 5 languages, the year of manufacture, and the main design are depicted. These elements can be felt with your hands. By combining areas with different densities, watermarks are used. Next to them you can distinguish vertical stripes in dark and light colors - a barcode.

The size of the denomination affects the use of two types of holograms. For 5, 10, and 20 euros, a silver stripe is used across the entire width; for the rest of the money, a geometric overlay is used. In both cases it is a pressed foil print. It is equipped with a 3D image effect. The hologram has micro-perforation in the shape of a banknote. The perforation is the same for each bill. The design is made with a laser beam and is not felt when touched.

On the back, in the middle of the 5, 10 and 20 banknotes, there is a stripe with a golden shiny tint. When tilted in different directions, you can see the number of the bill and the euro sign. Shine with a pearlescent tint is achieved through iridescent paint.

5 euros

Considering the question of what kind of Euro banknotes there are, it is worth starting with the smallest of paper money. The minimum Euro banknote is made in gray tones with the stamp of architecture in the classic style. The size is 120 by 62 mm. A triumphal arch is printed on the front, offset to the right. In the center there are 12 stars in the shape of the emblem of the Union of Europe, and in the top left corner is the EU flag. The back part, along with the map, was occupied by the aqueduct.

Methods of protection include a water element in the form of an arch and a number. On the left is a security thread. It shows a text of 5 EURO. There is a holographic tape on the front right side. When turning, the following appear: a banknote, the number 5 and the name of the currency in Greek and Latin. Additionally, it is worth noting the matte finish and the presence of a serial number.

10 euros

The photo of the 10 Euro note is dominated by a red tint and the use of Romanesque style architecture. The length of the banknote is 127 mm, width - 67 mm. On one side there is an arch along with the stars and the flag. At the back is a bridge made of stone. The Saint-Benez bridge is used as a basis. The buildings date back to the period of the 11th–12th centuries.

The number 10 and an arch are used as a water element. On the left side of the security thread you can see the text 10 EURO repeated. The denomination and banknote are visible on a 10 mm hologram. In ultraviolet light, the 12 stars appear bright orange, while the map and bridge appear green. The rest of the background is darkened.

20 euros

Printed in blue on paper 133 mm long and 72 mm wide. The front side was occupied by an arched window in the Gothic style. The appearance of the bridge on the back dates back to the 13th-14th centuries. The banknote also features EU stars, a flag and a map. Security against counterfeiting is maintained by water inserts, vertical thread and holographic tape.

50 Euro

The new 50 Euro banknote went into circulation in April 2017. It has acquired an intense orange tint compared to the previous version. The size is 147 by 77 mm. The window on the front side and the bridge at the back are made in the Renaissance style. Thick paper with the addition of cotton was used for printing, which significantly increased the life of the bill.

The watermark is depicted as a portrait of the mythical goddess after whom Europe is named. The denomination placed in the corner changes color when tilted. An image of a window and a portrait of the goddess were added to the hologram. The euro inscription is additionally printed in Cyrillic. The innovation appeared after Bulgaria joined the EU. For people with low vision, there is a tactile determination of the denomination. There are ribbed oblique stripes on the sides.

100 euro

Answering the question of what the 100 Euro bill looks like, the predominance of green color and Rococo and Baroque architectural styles are noted. The dimensions of the 100 Euro banknote are 147 mm long and 82 mm wide. The arch with the figures of Atlas and the bridge date back to the 17th–18th centuries. The photo of the 100 Euro note shows the traditional symbols of the 12 stars, the EU flag, the signature of the President of the Central Bank and the map.

The water insert is visible from both sides in the light. Made in the shape of an arch. 100 EURO is printed on the security thread. There is a hologram on the front right side. Using UV ink, the 12 stars turn bright orange, the bridge and map turn green, and the main background turns dark blue. Additional protections specific to larger monetary units:

• microprinting;
• matte coating;
• serial number;
• constellation EURion;
• perforation;
• matching elements of the number 100.

200 euros

Looking at the photo of the 200 Euro bill, what stands out is its yellowish color and the style of architecture with a predominance of steel and glazing. The length of the banknote is 153 mm, width – 82 mm. The front part is distinguished by the image of a metal gate with glass inserts. On the back is a metal bridge and a map of the territory of Europe. The structures belong to the Art Nouveau era.

The main differences of authenticity are the water elements, the protective thread, and the EURion constellation. For printing, ink that is visible in ultraviolet light and color-changing ink are used. The matte finish of the image is combined with perforation and microprinting. The serial number includes the issuer code. On the front part at the bottom there are raised vertical lines that allow you to identify the bill tactilely.

500 Euro

The largest Euro banknote has been printed since 2002. Its printing will cease in 2018. In the photo of the 500 Euro banknote, the purple tint predominates. The design was chosen in the style of modern buildings of the 20th century and corresponds to modernism. The size of the 500 Euro banknote is 160 by 80 mm. Printed on the front is the façade of the newest glazed concrete structure. On the reverse is a diagram of suspension bridges.

The banknote has a watermark with denomination text and an image of the building on the obverse. To the left of the main picture there is a hologram. It has a predominant number of degrees of protection, including matching elements, multi-colored fibers, microtext, etc. The convex parts and strength of the paper are felt to the touch. The bank abbreviation is made in relief printing.

Country code and cliche

Only national central banks of European countries have the right to print banknotes and produce coins. In this matter, their actions are subordinate to the Central Bank - the ECB. The ECB Council decides on the need for additional emissions. The council must include representatives of EU national banks.

The place of manufacture will be determined by each state independently. These may be their own printing houses or organized production in another country. The denominations of Euro banknotes, photos of which refer to different countries, have corresponding numbers. It is by the first letter in the number that you can determine the country of issue of any banknote. A specific issuer is identified by a checksum that performs the function of protecting against counterfeiting.

So, L is for Finland, M is for Portugal, S is for Italy, etc. The country of Luxembourg is not assigned its own letter because it does not issue cash.

The cliche number consists of 6 characters, containing information about the printing house where the money was printed. The code never coincides with the country number and is decrypted as follows:

• the letter defines the typography;
• the three subsequent digits indicate the number of the printing plate;
• the fifth letter symbol means a row on the cliche;
• The sixth digit is the number of the column where the bill is placed on the cliche.

In Europe, private enterprises operate along with state printing houses. They operate on the basis of a license. Thus, in Germany, cash production is carried out by printing houses located in both the eastern and western regions. In France there is a state-owned enterprise and a private printing company.

EU Bank

The main functions in the field of regulation of the Euro belong to the Central Bank of Europe, formed in June 1998. The main office is located in Frankfurt. The leadership consists of representatives of all countries of the union. The signature of the Bank's director is reflected on each banknote. The director is elected every 8 years. It is now led by Mario Draghi since 2011. Main functions of the bank:

• development and implementation of foreign exchange regulation policy in the EU;
• regulation and control over the content of monetary reserves of the European Union countries;
• issue of cash;
• establishing current rates;
• management in the field of stability of the price range of Euro countries. The inflation rate remains around 2%.

The euro is the single European currency and it is the single monetary unit of the European Community. This monetary unit was introduced by EU countries into non-cash payments in 1999. And starting from January 2002, the “Euro” was introduced into circulation for EU countries, instead of national currencies.

There are currently 7 euro banknotes - 5 euros, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 euros. All banknotes have the same style, and differences are observed in the size of the banknotes and in the color scheme. In this article you will see what euros look like and also find out what is depicted on the euro. Earlier in the previous article we already considered the question of.

The obverse of each Euro banknote features gates and windows, which symbolizes the spirit of openness. Also on the front side there are 12 stars - this is a symbol of the harmony of a united Europe and dynamism. On the reverse side of the Euro (on the reverse) are depicted bridges, which symbolize the presence of unity of European states. The banknotes depict buildings that represent different architectural styles (Romanesque, Classical, Gothic, Baroque and Rococo, Renaissance, Art Nouveau, “metal and glass”). Also on the back of the Euro banknote, along with bridges, is a map of Europe.

The Euro design was developed by Robert Kalina, who is an artist for the Austrian National Park.

5 euros

Size 120 by 62 mm. Color – grey. The gates and bridge are made in classical architectural style.

10 euros

Size 127 by 67 mm. Color – red. Gate and bridge in Romanesque style.

20 euros

Size 133 by 72 mm. Color – blue. The window and bridge are depicted in the Gothic style.

50 euros

Size 140 by 77 mm. Orange color. The window and bridge depicted represent the architectural style of the Renaissance.

100 euro

Size 147 by 82 mm. Green color. The bridge and gates are made in Baroque and Rococo style.

200 euros

Size 153 by 82 mm. Color – yellow-brown (ochre). The style in which the gates and bridge are made is called “metal and glass”.

500 Euro

Size 160 by 82 mm. Color – lilac. The glass façade and bridge depicted on the 500 euro banknote represent the Art Nouveau architectural style.

Interesting information about the euro currency. All European banknotes are printed on pure cotton paper, so these notes feel significantly different to regular paper. The euro currency has increased relief. Thus, the line with the abbreviation ECB (European Central Bank), which is located at the top of the bill, can be easily felt with your fingers. All Euro banknotes have a hologram, and therefore its absence is considered the very first evidence that we have a counterfeit Euro banknote.

Now you know what the euro looks like and what is depicted on euro banknotes.

The euro banknote series currently includes seven denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Some high denomination banknotes (for example, 500 and 200 euros) are not issued in some countries, but are legal tender everywhere.

Banknotes of each denomination have their own unique color and differ in size. The front side of the banknotes shows windows and gates, and the back side shows bridges. Banknote paper is made from pure cotton fibers and is slightly rough and hard to the touch.

Series 2002
Image		Denomination	Dimensions	Main color
Front side	Reverse side	(Euro)	(mm)
		5	120×62		grey
		10	127×67		red
		20	133×72		blue
		50	140×77		orange
		100	147×82		green
		200	153×82		yellow
		500	160×82		violet

External signs of euro banknotes

Series "Europe"
Image		Denomination	Year of issue
Front side	Reverse side	(Euro)
		5	2013
		10	2014
		20	2015

How to distinguish genuine euros from fake ones?

Security levels of 100 euro banknotes
1. Relief printing
2. Water signs
3. Addition effect
4. Security thread
5. Microprinting
6. Hologram
7. Banknote in ultraviolet light
8. Banknote in infrared radiation
9. OVI Color Changing Paint

Relief printing on 200 and 500 euro banknotes

• the paper itself does not glow - it does not react to UV rays
• red, blue and green hairs are visible, chaotically imprinted into the paper
• The EU flag appears green in ultraviolet light, and the stars on it appear orange.
• the signature changes color to green
• The stars and the ring on the front of the banknote glow. On the opposite side, the card, bridge and denomination symbol change color to yellow

Holographic tape applies on banknotes of 5, 10 and 20 - on it the denomination changes to a “€” symbol on a rainbow background.

Microperforations (microscopic holes) in the form of the “€” symbol will be visible on the hologram when held up to light.

Security strip - a vertical mother-of-pearl stripe with a golden sheen, on which, at a certain angle, the denomination numbers and the € symbol are visible. The stripe is located in the middle part of the reverse side of banknotes in denominations 5, 10 and 20 euros.

In terms of denominations, the main degrees of protection are as follows.

Euro - banknotes of the second series

Watermark and holographic tape of the "Europe" series

Determining the authenticity of euros by serial number and checksum

You can determine for which country the banknote was printed by the first letter in its number:

Interestingly, when you add all the digits of a number, you get a two-digit number. If you repeat the operation until you get a single digit from 1 to 9, it will indicate the country for which the bill was printed.

For example. You have a 100 euro note with the number X10078057694. Add up all the numbers: 1 + 0 + 0 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 5 + 7 + 6 + 9 + 4 = 47; 4 + 7=11; 1 + 1=2. Both the letter X and 2 refer to Germany.

Checksum "8"

If the letter of the serial number is replaced by a number corresponding to its serial number in the English alphabet, then the sum of this number and all digits of the serial number as a result of calculations similar to the previous example will give 8.

For a genuine banknote, the final amount is always 8.

Letters of the English alphabet in order: A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4, E - 5, F - 6, G - 7, H - 8, I - 9, J - 10, K - 11, L - 12, M - 13, N - 14, O - 15, P - 16, Q - 17, R - 18, S - 19, T - 20, U - 21, V - 22, W - 23, X - 24, Y - 25, Z - 26.

Example. Still the same 100 euro banknote with the number X10078057694. The letter X is the 24th letter in the alphabet. Addition chain: 24+47=71; 7+1=8.

On February 24, 2015, the European Central Bank presented a new € 20 banknote in Frankfurt. This is the third banknote in the new series of Euro banknotes, after € 5 and € 10. The series itself is called “Europa”. Subsequently, gradually over several years, other banknotes of this series will be introduced in ascending order. The banknote denominations remain unchanged: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.

The new paper banknotes are designed to gradually replace banknotes of the previous series that are being withdrawn from circulation, and at the same time increase the degree of security of banknotes from counterfeiting.

The old banknotes have no expiration date; the old 20 euro notes, as well as old banknotes of other denominations, will continue to be accepted for payment everywhere without restrictions.

Protective properties

Currently, the 20 euro note, along with the 50 euro note, has become the most frequently counterfeited. The new design will significantly improve its protective characteristics. The main one is the innovative “Portrait in the Window” technology. When the light flux changes, the “window” becomes transparent and a portrait of the mythological character of Europe “appears” in it.

The traditional available methods of checking a banknote for authenticity “FEEL, LOOK and TILT” (touch, examine, tilt) can be used in the same way as with banknotes of the previous series.

Dates:

October 2015: Information and accompanying materials will be distributed to all interested market participants.