This decision incorporated suggestions provided by two advisory groups of experts from various euro area countries and a large public survey of , people. We are excited to present these real-life motifs that reflect our commitment to Europe and celebrate its cultural heritage and natural environment, said ECB President Christine Lagarde.
The new banknotes will symbolise our shared European identity and the diversity that makes us strong. The six women and men chosen embody European culture and values very well. They represent a broad historical spectrum of European music, science, literature and art, Mr Nagel said. The front sides of the banknotes would depict different stages of rivers and various bird species, in reference to the importance of nature and environmental protection.
Selected motifs for the front side will include a kingfisher in a waterfall, a white stork flying over a river valley and a wallcreeper next to a mountain landscape. European institutions such as the European Parliament or the Court of Justice of the European Union would be depicted on the reverse side. The shortlisted designs will be presented to the public in , and Europeans will then be able to indicate which designs they prefer.
The ECB is expected to make the final decision on the designs of the new banknotes in It is the duty of the ECB and the euro area national central banks to ensure euro banknotes remain an innovative and secure means of payment. In a world where technologies are rapidly evolving and where counterfeiters can easily access information, it is necessary to issue new banknotes on a regular basis. In addition to these security aspects, euro area central banks are committed to reducing the environmental impact of the production, distribution and destruction of euro banknotes.
The new banknotes are additionally intended to be even easier to use for vulnerable groups, such as the visually impaired. Homepage Tasks Topics. ECB selects motifs for future euro banknotes Print. Why are new euro banknotes being developed?
